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2024 Longlist

HADES

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

In 2012, sixteen-year-old troublemaker Kei and his mother move into a decaying low-cost flat from the slums at the edge of town, right next to Maryam, a young mother, and her three-year-old son Ishak. Shunned by society, Kei and Maryam develop an unspoken bond, which starts to fray as the ghosts of their pasts circle in. Both wonder if they can free themselves of the men who made them the abominations everyone considers them to be, and of the despair creeping in around them.

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Aishah
Zainal

Aishah Zainal has been teaching English in private institutions since 2019. She was born and has lived in Ipoh ever since completing her English language and literature degree in International Islamic University Malaysia.

Aishah Zainal has been teaching English in private institutions since 2019. She was born and has lived in Ipoh ever since completing her English language and literature degree in International Islamic University Malaysia.

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NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

Revealing the bitter reality of life and social symptoms that are increasingly impoverished. Contains awareness of trauma and how to overcome it. Highlight family values ​​and the spirit to continue the journey of life despite being surrounded by black history and; show that the strength of identity is important to defend yourself

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
Malaysia
Original Language
English
Author
Publisher
GB Gerakbudaya Enterprise Sdn Bhd

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