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Books of my life
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items Some good reads across genres I’ve had the chance to come across and enjoy!
Sections
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Fiction
Non-fiction
Fiction
Emotionally charged exploration of how the traumatic experience of the Gwangju Massacre ripples through both time and people
Human Acts by Han Kang, Paperback
Beyond the discussions of colonialism and its associated themes, what stood out to me was the constant struggles Robin had as his desire for love and companionship came under constant stress from developments around him, which culminated in the seemi...
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution|Paperback
The heart of Japanese horror lies with how everyday and mundane the situation feels, and yet within that situation, that macabre streak runs deep. True horror unnerves through its banality, in how seemingly normal people do especially abnormal things...
Strange Pictures: A Novel|Paperback
The creepiness and thus effectiveness of this work lie in its plain storytelling, as the tale unfolds in a format reminiscent of 2chan (or Reddit, specifically nosleep). Truly an enjoyable experience, and similar to the preceding work Strange Picture...
Strange Houses: A Novel|Paperback
This was a really fun read, beyond the fantastical yet somewhat reflective depiction of a highly exclusive demographic in Singapore, the exploration of cultural clashes and familial expectations felt relatable and universal at some points. Good mix o...
Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy #1)|Paperback
Drawing elements from Chinese folklore and beliefs, and weaving in his characteristic twist and humour, Giddens Ko brings to life this tale of love and tragedy, challenging the notion ‘till death do us part’.
Till We Meet Again (Chinese-Language)
Little Women has always been a comfort read for me since I was a kid, as the story of resilience, youth, innocence and friendship always resonated and brought me peace. Getting to follow the lives of the March sisters through the different books of t...
Little Women and Other Novels (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
Would strongly recommend getting the whole set, but I’m not sure if I would recommend doing what I did - which was reading them cover to cover to cover to cover to cover to cover in the span of 2 weeks, because while you get to feel that thrill, exci...
Three-Body Problem Boxed Set: (The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest, Death's End)|Paperback
Non-fiction
Romania is a land of historical layers and it is definitely a challenge to fully capture its multi-faceted nature. Paul Kenyon has attempted, through highlighting several key chapters in the modern Romania story, to bring to light a narrative stretch...
Children of the Night: The Strange and Epic Story of Modern Romania|Paperback
An enlightening exploration of modern Singapore and contemporary issues through an ecocultural lens, the articles were thought-provoking as the authors took an interdisciplinary approach examining cultural phenomena. While the focus is largely on Sin...
Eating Chilli Crab in the Anthropocene