pickI honestly don‘t know how to review this book - loved the use of Chinese & Malaysian mythology juxtaposed with Taylor Swift playing on the radio but felt like I was missing some information (like accidentally reading a sequel first - but I didn‘t) but the overall vibe was great - and I‘m interested in seeing if Rupert manages to pay off his debts.
A thousand traumas you say…
So far my decision to borrow whatever Libby had by Cassandra Khaw is going marvellously.
The accused, Chelsea Liew, was in court.
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pickThis was a weak pick for me. I liked the story but it was a bit over-the-top. Well, how else could you describe a noir mystery featuring Lovecraftian monsters and a chef who specializes in human flesh?
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pickAnxious to get rid of Inspector Singh and his unconventional methods, Singapore's police force send him to KL to protect the interests of a Singaporean former supermodel on trial for the murder of her abusive Malaysian husband. She is released when her brother-in-law confesses to the murder. But the Inspector is convinced that neither of them did it. So who did?
Some satisfactory twists and turns as a SE Asian Colombo goes about his work.
#dinnerandabook Malaysian edition roti canai chicken curry and char kwaytiau
so-soWas not at all impressed with the mystery or drawn in by the characters, but I did appreciate the setting in Malaysia and learning more about the dual court system there.
