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1981, Kuala Lumpur. An aging Communist revolutionary arrives in the hazy heart of the capital while the country lurches towards a political turning point; a time marked by protests, clandestine arrests and media suppression.
A woman known only as H agrees to document his story and her dangerous task is complicated by the fragmented memories of her family’s own complicity during the violent days of the Emergency. As a silent assassin closes in, their lives become steadily intertwined as Malaysia’s own history - and future - becomes unrecognisable.
The Last Days, the second novel by William Tham Wai Liang, cuts through the murky layers of history to explore how our stories disappear and become realigned in unexpected and shattering ways.
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A gripping tale of political upheaval and personal memory.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that weave personal history with political turmoil, The Last Days offers a compelling glimpse into Malaysia's transitional period. William Tham Wai Liang masterfully captures the tension and ambiguity of a nation on the brink, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in how individual lives intersect with historical forces.
