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Penang, 1939. Sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton is a loner. Half English, half Chinese and feeling neither, he discovers a sense of belonging in an unexpected friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat. Philip shows his new friend around his adored island of Penang, and in return Endo trains him in the art and discipline of aikido. But such friendship comes at a terrible price.

Tan Twan Eng's masterful debut novel is a haunting and unforgettable story of betrayal, barbaric cruelty, steadfast courage and enduring love.

©2023 Tan Twan Eng (P)2023 Canongate Books Historical Fiction 20th Century Imperial Japan China World Literature Feel-Good
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This is a wonderful read. The story was very good as well as the narration. I loved how his descriptions made his writing come alive. 5/5

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