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A review by alienkeren
LITTLE BASKET 2016: New Malaysian Writing by Catalina Rembuyan, Kris Williamson, Angeline Woon, Ted Mahsun, Timothy Nakayama, Choong JayVee, Marc de Faoite, Lee Ee Leen, Tshiung Han See
4.0
I really really like this 'little basket'. I think, out of the 21 works, only 1-2 works that didn't appeal to me. They don't even get to the point where I dislike them, it was just I enjoyed those 1-2 works less than the others.
I decided to read this work after a long weekend getaway to Malaysia and my trip left me confused about the country. In the spirit of wanting to understand the country a bit better, I decided to read this book. It helped me a bit, definitely. And if I were to choose a favourite, I would go for the Diaspora essay. That essay made me understand. I feel really connected to the writer and to many Malaysians after reading it. It is that great.
Props to Buku Fixi, the publishers, and the editors who definitely did a brilliant job. I wish other countries, including mine, do it. It would help everyone, both locals and tourists (to understand each country a bit better), a huge favour.
I decided to read this work after a long weekend getaway to Malaysia and my trip left me confused about the country. In the spirit of wanting to understand the country a bit better, I decided to read this book. It helped me a bit, definitely. And if I were to choose a favourite, I would go for the Diaspora essay. That essay made me understand. I feel really connected to the writer and to many Malaysians after reading it. It is that great.
Props to Buku Fixi, the publishers, and the editors who definitely did a brilliant job. I wish other countries, including mine, do it. It would help everyone, both locals and tourists (to understand each country a bit better), a huge favour.