Of course, the subject matter alone is a powerful draw. The narrative flows smoothly, the characters are well drawn and some observations and descriptions are truly memorable. Then again, it’s not her writing style in The Weight of Our Sky that I have problems with. I’ve enjoyed what little I’ve read written by Hanna Alkaf, but perhaps this led me to expect much more of this book than it delivers. given contracts) by Western publishers, but I think this recognition couldn’t have happened to a better writer. Malaysians get very excited when our authors are recognised (i.e. Hanna Alkaf is a Malaysian who lives and writes in Malaysia, and her publisher is an imprint of American publishing house Simon & Schuster. Owing to its subject matter - the May 13th race riots - and publishing circumstances, The Weight of the Sky was probably the most highly anticipated book to be written by a Malaysian author in the last few years.
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