Malay Sketches by Alfian Sa'at

Malay Sketches

Alfian Sa'at

232 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

Malay Sketches is a collection of stories that borrows its name from a book of anecdotes by colonial governor Frank Swettenham, describing Malay life on the Peninsula. In Alfian Sa’at’s hands, these sketches are reimagined as flash fictions that r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.37

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