A Different Sky - 2010
Harvill Secker
An Imprint of
Random House
Reviews
' Chand proves herself a master of the modern Asian epic in this tale …she endows her characters with humanity and complexity, …grounding …their histories in solid research, and she offers a credible, compelling panorama of the tragedy and resilience, culture and individuality, political evolution, dissolution, and renaissance of 20th-century Singapore. '
Publishers Weekly, starred review, September 2011
'A sweeping novel … A Different Sky is a fully engaging experience. The protagonists are richly and deeply drawn, the sights, sounds, and smells of Singapore are gorgeously rendered, and the principal characters’ interwoven stories combine to form a compelling narrative… Chand’s extensive knowledge of Singapore’s eccentricities brilliantly colors the novel, adding an indelible layer of authenticity to the central stories… an emotionally satisfying and historically enlightening experience.' Booklist
‘...a panoramic page-turner...The epic sweep..[of]...this meticulously researched book is alive with engrossing detail...‘
The Guardian 2nd October 2010
‘...puts Singapore on the literary map.‘ Tatler
'A Different Sky is historical fiction at its most complex and engaging...Chand balances the communist groupings, Japanese occupation and emerging nationalism with skill...As history A Different Sky is engrossing: as fiction, highly enjoyable.’ Literary Review June 2010
‘...sweeping Singapore drama...an ambitious look at the effects of political upheaval upon a generation...an illuminating and interesting book.’
Waterstone’s Books Quarterly Summer 2010
‘...[an] extraordinary book...I thoroughly recommend it.’ Daily Mail 23rd July 2010
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