State of Emergency

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Tumultuous family saga amidst political strife.

If you're drawn to historical narratives that blend familial drama with the poignant backdrop of political unrest, "State of Emergency" could resonate deeply with you. Jeremy Tiang's intergenerational tale illuminates how personal lives get ensnared within the tides of history. It's a compelling journey through the bitter complexities of liberation, loyalty, and legacy in Singapore and Malaysia that'll give you a rich understanding of the human dimension behind political movements.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2018)
  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2016)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • NUS Singapore History Prize Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

State of Emergency

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ISBN: 9789811700927
Authors: Jeremy Tiang
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.12
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Jeremy Tiang's debut novel dives into the tumultuous days of leftist movements and political detentions in Singapore and Malaysia. It follows an extended family from the 1940s to the present day as they navigate the choppy political currents of the region. What happens when the things that divide us also bind us together?
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Tumultuous family saga amidst political strife.

If you're drawn to historical narratives that blend familial drama with the poignant backdrop of political unrest, "State of Emergency" could resonate deeply with you. Jeremy Tiang's intergenerational tale illuminates how personal lives get ensnared within the tides of history. It's a compelling journey through the bitter complexities of liberation, loyalty, and legacy in Singapore and Malaysia that'll give you a rich understanding of the human dimension behind political movements.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2018)
  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2016)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2018)
  • NUS Singapore History Prize Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.