How We Disappeared
How We Disappeared
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Novel • Fiction
Singapore • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee explores the life of a Singaporean woman during and after World War II. The narrative intertwines her past experiences as a war survivor with a young boy's modern-day journey to uncover family secrets, highlighting themes of memory, trauma, and resilience.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Dark
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee receives praise for its poignant exploration of Singapore's WWII history and its compelling narrative. Readers admire Lee's lyrical prose and rich character development. Some note a slower pace and complex structure as potential challenges. Overall, it is lauded for its emotional depth and historical insight.
Who Should Read How We Disappeared?
A reader who would enjoy How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee is likely interested in historical narratives and stories of resilience, reminiscent of works like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. They appreciate multi-generational tales, poignant character studies, and uncovering untold histories.
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How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020, a prestigious literary award celebrating female authors.
The novel explores the impact of World War II, specifically focusing on the often overlooked narrative of "comfort women" in Singapore during the Japanese occupation.
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Jing-Jing Lee's storytelling is influenced by her own family history and the tales she heard from her grandmother about wartime Singapore.
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Novel • Fiction
Singapore • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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