Genre: historical novel set in Malaya, 20th century
Rating: 5/5
I learned a lot about the occupation of Malaya by the Japanese during WWII, the difficulties for the Malayan people, and especially for women raising families during a time of war and scarcity. The Chinese-Malayan women in the Malayan Series, two novels, show their strength and resilience during times of change and conflict and are well drawn characters in the novels.
I recommend the book for history buffs of the era as well as for those who enjoy novels featuring strong women who must adhere and be subject to multiple cultural traditions and changes at the same time.
