The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan

The Storm We Made

Vanessa Chan

352 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

A spellbinding, sweeping novel about a Malayan mother who becomes an unlikely spy for the invading Japanese forces during WWII—and the shocking consequences that rain upon her community and family.Malaya, 1945. Cecily Alcantara’s family is in terr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.25

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