laviskrg's review against another edition
5.0
A solid, superb collection of short stories about Singapore. Totally recommend it!
tamzy6's review against another edition
4.0
I really, really liked this collection of stories, save for a couple which I found a bit odd. And I liked how Ng blended elements mythology, sci-fi/spec fiction, and historical fiction together in each story.
symulakrum's review against another edition
5.0
4.5. Not perfect, some of the stories were not for me. But it was wonderfully weird and it was interesting enough to make me order another one of author's books immediately.
eleanornd's review
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
niccoyong's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, inventive and fun but ultimately a light read
nakarem's review against another edition
3.0
There are so many things I want to say and highlight and yet I don't have any words to actually put all these things into this review right now. Maybe later.
Like any collection of stories there are some that got me hooked and some that just confused me. Generally it was an interesting and fun read.
Like any collection of stories there are some that got me hooked and some that just confused me. Generally it was an interesting and fun read.
rowan86's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy it at first but once I embraced the unsettling atmosphere I started to like it more. My favourite is definitely the one about the boy and the swordfish.