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The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo
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really liked it
bookshelves: historical-fiction, fantasy-sf, malaysia

Enjoyed this a lot although I did not have many hopes. I bought the book because I found it as book deal on kindle.

I am really happy i read it since I learned a lot about old Malaya's culture and history. Also, it was fascinating how the author introduced the reader into the world of the Chinese-Malayan myths about the afterlife.

What I liked most about this book is how beautifully the author describes the sights and culture of Malaya. I remember reading about some food the main character was eating at the party and it made me seriously crave for what she was eating. I do not think this happened in other books I read. She made me see, smell and feel, just like i was there inside the book.

The action flows fast enough not to get bored and there is also a love story. However, the magic of the book is in the worlds the author creates, both of the living and the dead.
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Reading Progress

June 3, 2015 – Shelved
June 3, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
August 12, 2015 – Started Reading
August 12, 2015 – Shelved as: historical-fiction
August 12, 2015 – Shelved as: fantasy-sf
August 12, 2015 –
page 32
8.7%
August 18, 2015 –
page 160
43.48%
August 19, 2015 –
page 220
59.78%
August 24, 2015 – Finished Reading
October 8, 2018 – Shelved as: malaysia

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message 1: by Markus (new)

Markus Thanks, Adina. I like your review.


message 2: by Jaidee (new) - added it

Jaidee Nice to see you Adina....hope 2019 is going well for you !

Glad you enjoyed this book !


message 3: by Ioana (new)

Ioana That's awesome, I love learning about new cultures and being exposed to history I didn't know about before through literature. Thanks for your review.


message 4: by Dean (new)

Dean Adina, great review!
Dean;)


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Ioana wrote: "That's awesome, I love learning about new cultures and being exposed to history I didn't know about before through literature. Thanks for your review." Thanks for your comment. :) It was really interesting. I got her new book from Netgalley and I plan to start this week. I read this one 4 years ago and it's the right time to read a second book by the author.


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Dean wrote: "Adina, great review!
Dean;)"
Thanks Dean


message 7: by Selena (new)

Selena Wonderful review Adina! Happy reading my new BR friend. :)


Maryam I just started this and really liked it already!


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Selena wrote: "Wonderful review Adina! Happy reading my new BR friend. :)" I just saw your comment. Happy reading to you too.


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Maryam wrote: "I just started this and really liked it already!" Glad you liked it. Going to check your review.


Kristina Dauksiene If you liked it, The Night Tiger, other book of this author, should be In your list😉😃 For Me it was even better than Ghost. Maybe because it was the first one I read, so the first impressions are always stronger😃


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Dessie I read The Night Tiger and was kind of disappointed by it, so I removed this one from my list, but I might need to add it back based on your review :)


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Kristina wrote: "If you liked it, The Night Tiger, other book of this author, should be In your list😉😃 For Me it was even better than Ghost. Maybe because it was the first one I read, so the first impressions are a..."For me it was the other way around. I read this one first and enjoyed it more.


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Dessie wrote: "I read The Night Tiger and was kind of disappointed by it, so I removed this one from my list, but I might need to add it back based on your review :)" I liked The Night Tiger less than this one.


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Dessie Adina wrote: "Dessie wrote: "I read The Night Tiger and was kind of disappointed by it, so I removed this one from my list, but I might need to add it back based on your review :)" I liked The Night Tiger less t..."
I will give it a go then :)
Btw just wondering if you use Storygraph at all? I am thinking of making the move over but really enjoy seeing your updates.


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Dessie wrote: "Adina wrote: "Dessie wrote: "I read The Night Tiger and was kind of disappointed by it, so I removed this one from my list, but I might need to add it back based on your review :)" I liked The Nigh..."I do not even know of its existence. Thank you for enjoying my updates.I might check that website out though.


Maria :) yes, the food did sound delicious 😀 I had to make a trip to the Asian mart and look up some Malaysian dessert recipes 😋


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) Maria wrote: ":) yes, the food did sound delicious 😀 I had to make a trip to the Asian mart and look up some Malaysian dessert recipes 😋" :)) I hope you enjoed them.


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