A review by mobyskine
Chronicles of KK by Ann Lee
4.0
I was fascinated with most of the stories cause of the contemporary traditional myths that most of the writers adapted to their narratives; spiritual rituals, some folklore tales in a realm of reality-- surreal and thrilling, a gripping rendition with slice of life that you could relate.
"Po-po once said, the sea is a corridor through which spirits pass. Like a conduit between worlds." (Sui Gwai, Alistair Yong)
"Hold and then climb. Just walk, no pressure. Very easy, bah!" (Never Curse The Mountain, Foo Sek Han)
"My ancestors believed that only human sacrifice would appease the rice spirit. So much for a bunch of peace-loving farmers, right?" (Butod, Nathaniel Sario)
"My grandmother became a tantagas or priestess, with powers to heal the flesh and hear the spirits." (Tahil, Christina Orow)
Some stories that I love:
Don't Eat The Rice (Jill Girardi)-- another fun adventure of Suzanna Sim! Toyol, 'nasi kangkang', a husband's affair and a make sense witty revenge.
Momisok (Ciciolisa Natallia)-- story of infidelity and a mystic revenge. "She didn't mean to be selfish and use her mother's death but she was the victim here. She would be patient to strike at the right time, and her plan was flawless."
Sharina's Baby (Deena Kasem)-- based on an old Kadazan tales, a bit spooky and frightful but I love the storytelling a lot.
Most of the stories revolved around family, relationship and ethnic beliefs, some old folks' wise words which quite interesting and I like that they phrasing some narratives with pinch of native dialect/slang.
"Po-po once said, the sea is a corridor through which spirits pass. Like a conduit between worlds." (Sui Gwai, Alistair Yong)
"Hold and then climb. Just walk, no pressure. Very easy, bah!" (Never Curse The Mountain, Foo Sek Han)
"My ancestors believed that only human sacrifice would appease the rice spirit. So much for a bunch of peace-loving farmers, right?" (Butod, Nathaniel Sario)
"My grandmother became a tantagas or priestess, with powers to heal the flesh and hear the spirits." (Tahil, Christina Orow)
Some stories that I love:
Don't Eat The Rice (Jill Girardi)-- another fun adventure of Suzanna Sim! Toyol, 'nasi kangkang', a husband's affair and a make sense witty revenge.
Momisok (Ciciolisa Natallia)-- story of infidelity and a mystic revenge. "She didn't mean to be selfish and use her mother's death but she was the victim here. She would be patient to strike at the right time, and her plan was flawless."
Sharina's Baby (Deena Kasem)-- based on an old Kadazan tales, a bit spooky and frightful but I love the storytelling a lot.
Most of the stories revolved around family, relationship and ethnic beliefs, some old folks' wise words which quite interesting and I like that they phrasing some narratives with pinch of native dialect/slang.