The turmoil in post war Singapore is seen through the eyes of a young boy, Adi. Gang fights, racial tensions and political upheavals have affected everyone even those in Adi's village as the people and the country come to grips with the new world order. Seen through the unique perspective of the young Malay boy Adi, this fundamental period in Singaporean history is brought to life with masterful empathy. In the tradition of Ben Okri s The Famished Road and Anita Desai s The Village By the Sea, Confrontation is an incredible evocation of village life and of the consequences that come from political alignment and realignment.
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About the Author:
Mohamed Latiff Mohamed is one of the most prolific writers of the Singapore Malay literary scene. His many accolades include the Montblanc-NUS Centre for the Arts Literary Award (1998), the SEA Write Award (2002), the Tun Seri Lanang Award, Malay Language Council Singapore, the National Arts Council Special Recognition Award (2009), the Cultural Medallion (2013), and the Singapore Literature Prize in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
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- PublisherEpigram Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1912098571
- ISBN 13 9781912098576
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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