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Discover the captivating narrative of 'The Snow in Kuala Lumpur', a remarkable tale set in the 1960s Malaysia. This trade paperback, freshly published in 2023 by Penguin Random House SEA, invites readers into the intertwined lives of two cousins, Ah Tat and KC, whose destinies collide against the backdrop of a newly independent nation. As they navigate the complex landscape of kinship and rivalry, themes of ambition, culture, and moral dilemmas emerge. Ah Tat, an earnest and bookish young man, dreams of a life beyond the kampong, aspiring to greatness through education and hard work. In contrast, his charismatic cousin KC is seduced by the dark allure of local triads, leading to his mysterious disappearance. Reunited years later, Ah Tat's success as an engineer clashes with KC's dominance in the underworld, igniting a fierce competition for influence, wealth, and love, particularly that of the enigmatic June Teh. Will a bizarre weather event alter their fates forever? 'The Snow in Kuala Lumpur' masterfully explores the narratives of the Malays and Chinese, highlighting a nation on the verge of transformation. Don't miss your chance to dive into this compelling story of courage, conflict, and the quest for identity. Buy this essential read today and experience the emotional depth of this historical fiction masterpiece! Delivery: We ensure prompt shipping with a guarantee of a brand new condition book direct to your door.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789815058840
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA
Description:
A tale of two men-fierce adversaries who ought to have been brothers-and two peoples, the Malays and Chinese, who forged a new nation while walking the thin line between kinship and a destructive rivalry
Malaysia in the 1960s. A newly independent nation, full of early promise. On the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, young Ah Tat dreams of a life beyond the kampong. Earnest, bookish and a little naive, he sees his path clearly- he will study hard at the Methodist school, enter university and one day become a man of consequence. It is his duty to guide his wayward cousin, the darkly charismatic KC, on a similar path to success. But when KC's fascination with the local triads results in his sudden disappearance, Ah Tat is left with nothing but questions and regrets.
Years later, the estranged cousins are reunited in a much-changed country. Ah Tat, now successful engineer and future captain of industry, discovers KC has become a powerful underworld figure. Vowing to haul his cousin back from the moral abyss, he is instead drawn into an escalating rivalry with KC as the two men vie for wealth, status, influence and the love of the enigmatic June Teh. But could a bizarre weather event stay the inevitable reckoning?
The Snow in Kuala Lumpur is a tale of two men-fierce adversaries who ought to have been brothers-and two peoples, the Malays and Chinese, who forged a new nation while walking the thin line between kinship and a destructive rivalry.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789815058840
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA
Description:
A tale of two men-fierce adversaries who ought to have been brothers-and two peoples, the Malays and Chinese, who forged a new nation while walking the thin line between kinship and a destructive rivalry
Malaysia in the 1960s. A newly independent nation, full of early promise. On the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, young Ah Tat dreams of a life beyond the kampong. Earnest, bookish and a little naive, he sees his path clearly- he will study hard at the Methodist school, enter university and one day become a man of consequence. It is his duty to guide his wayward cousin, the darkly charismatic KC, on a similar path to success. But when KC's fascination with the local triads results in his sudden disappearance, Ah Tat is left with nothing but questions and regrets.
Years later, the estranged cousins are reunited in a much-changed country. Ah Tat, now successful engineer and future captain of industry, discovers KC has become a powerful underworld figure. Vowing to haul his cousin back from the moral abyss, he is instead drawn into an escalating rivalry with KC as the two men vie for wealth, status, influence and the love of the enigmatic June Teh. But could a bizarre weather event stay the inevitable reckoning?
The Snow in Kuala Lumpur is a tale of two men-fierce adversaries who ought to have been brothers-and two peoples, the Malays and Chinese, who forged a new nation while walking the thin line between kinship and a destructive rivalry.