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seeyf's review against another edition
4.0
Unrest centres on four characters whose lives intersect as they participate in the leftist movement in pre-independence Singapore, but then diverge as they grow up and betray or are betrayed by ideologies and each other. Yeng’s postmodernist prose parallels the uncertainty and powerlessness in the aftermath of the Communist dream, foregrounded by universal human experiences of love, loss and regret. I liked how the book focuses on an often unmentioned part of Singapore’s history and suggests how its effects still resonate today in some way. However, Yeng’s literary devices, such as having a character speak back to the author, felt excessive at times.
tiffany_lishan's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
breadsips's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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