Famous Books from Singapore

Singapore is famous for a lot of things, its multicultural lifestyle, excellent food, cleanliness, tourist potential, shopping, low crime rates and greenery, among others. Besides these, there is another aspect of Singapore which is held in great esteem - the literature. Over the years, a number of world famous writers have brought out some famous books which have defined the literature of the country and exposed Singaporean sensibilities to the rest of the world. Below given are the books which have provided a very real glimpse of Singapore and have been loved in all parts of the world.

If We Dream Too Long

Written by the famous writer Goh Poh Seng, “If We Dream Too Long” was the first real novel written by a Singapore author. The book talks about various aspects of Singaporean life. The plot takes the reader through the life of Kwang Meng, an eighteen year old boy who dreams too long and in the end, remains a passive person.

The characterization and the way the story has been spun in a simple manner makes a profound effect on the reader and brings him close to Singaporean way of life, thereby making it a very interesting read. The novel won the Fiction Book Award given by the National Book Development Council of Singapore.

Abraham’s Promise

Abraham’s Promise is a book written by Philip Jayeretnam. The book, with Abraham Isaac as the main character, is based on his personal experiences in Singapore. Abraham, unfortunately, is always unlucky in life and meets with several failures. Yet, he maintains his self-respect and holds his head high. In the beginning, the book seems ordinary but as you read through the initial chapters, the story becomes extremely engrossing with characters coming out powerfully.

Fistful of Colors

Fistful of colors is a book which talks about the life of a girl in Singaporean multicultural society. The author, Christine Suchen Lim weaves a spell binding tale of Suwen, a girl who faces discrimination in various aspects of life. Her past and present are beautifully depicted in the book. Suwen’s experiences as she journeys through different colors of life, the adversities which she has to face, the life of her friends and how all of them cope with the fact that living in this place is their destiny are the focus of the book. Fistful of Colors won the inaugural Singapore Literature Prize.

Following the Wrong God Home

Tangerine is a very unique book because of the unique style in which it has been written. The author, Colin Cheong has written the entire book like a travel diary.

The story is about Nick, a young man who travels to Hanoi from Saigon by himself. The intention is to meet some old friends. The book is about his experiences. Interestingly, the focus is not on the place itself but on the people he meets and the influence which they have on him throughout the journey.

Singapore has brought some great literature into the world arena. Many of these books have won international awards as well and have been declared best sellers. So, this time you feel like a having a good read, try some books from Singapore..

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