Malay Sketches by Alfian Sa'at

Malay Sketches

Alfian Sa'at

232 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective fast-paced
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Malay Sketches is a collection of stories that borrows its name from a book of anecdotes by colonial governor Frank Swettenham, describing Malay life on the Peninsula. In Alfian Sa’at’s hands, these sketches are reimagined as flash fictions that r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 80%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 30% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.29

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