Fiona Cheong
Fiona Cheong is a Singaporean author known for her works that often explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of life in Singapore. She has written novels such as 'The Scent of the Gods', which was nominated for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, and 'Shadow Theatre'. Cheong is also recognized for her contributions to education, having taught creative writing in the United States.
Books
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1. The Scent Of The Gods
The novel is a richly textured coming-of-age story set in postcolonial Singapore, where the protagonist, a young girl of mixed heritage, navigates the complexities of identity, family, and culture. Through her eyes, readers experience the tension between traditional Chinese beliefs and modern Western values, as she grapples with her place in a rapidly changing society. The narrative weaves together the scents, sights, and sounds of Singapore, drawing on myth, superstition, and the protagonist's own vivid imagination, to explore themes of belonging, transformation, and the enduring power of storytelling.
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