A review by slightlyliterary
Malay Sketches by Alfian Sa'at
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A collection of (really, REALLY short—like 1-5 pages) stories that read as snapshots of the lived experiences of Malays in Singapore. I really enjoyed its slice-of-life presentation and its exploration of feelings/thoughts throughout one’s day-to-day routines. Would encourage everyone to give this a go!
Side note; I should read more of Alfian Sa’at’s short stories because these ones were toooo short for my liking; there were some that made me wish they were longer.
Some stories I liked:
- Cold Comfort
- The Sendoff
- A Howling
- Reunion
- A Toyol Story
- Second Take
- The Drawer
- Visitors
- Two Brothers
Side note; I should read more of Alfian Sa’at’s short stories because these ones were toooo short for my liking; there were some that made me wish they were longer.
Some stories I liked:
- Cold Comfort
- The Sendoff
- A Howling
- Reunion
- A Toyol Story
- Second Take
- The Drawer
- Visitors
- Two Brothers