The Accidental Malay by Karina Robles Bahrin

The Accidental Malay

Karina Robles Bahrin

304 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Jasmine Leong wants to be the next CEO of Phoenix, her family’s billion-ringgit company known especially for its bak kwa. But when Jasmine discovers she is actually a Malay Muslim, her newfound identity threatens to upend her life and ambitions. S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
reflective 54%
tense 54%
funny 36%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
dark 18%
informative 18%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.6

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