The Storm We Made
an unputdownable and heartbreaking World War Two novel
by Vanessa Chan
Narrated by Samantha Tan
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Pub Date 4 Jan 2024 | Archive Date 4 Jan 2024
Hodder & Stoughton Audio | Hodder & Stoughton
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Description
British Malaya, 1930s
Discontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for 'independent' Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his own personal spy, she unwittingly alters the fate of her country by welcoming in a punishing form of dictatorship under the Japanese in WWII.
Japanese-occupied Malaya, 1945
Cecily and her family are barely surviving. Her children, Jujube, Abel and Jasmin, are surrounded by threat, and look to their mother to keep them safe. But she can't tell them about the part she played in the war - and she doesn't know how to protect them.
Can Cecily face up to her past to save her children? Or is it already too late... ?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781399712606 |
| PRICE | £24.99 (GBP) |
| DURATION | 10 Hours, 52 Minutes |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Kate T, Reviewer
Wow, what an audiobook.
From the moment I pressed play to the last word, I was absolutely captivated by The Storm We Made.
It’s a part of history than I knew absolutely nothing about and by listening to this book, I felt a learnt a lot. I really enjoyed the multiple narratives of Cecily and her three children, as each voice added fresh detail, nuance and context to the events of the novel. The plot is filled with such cruelty and sadness that I was on the edge my seat and gasping throughout. However, it’s so beautifully written that I could not stop listening and I really appreciated the glimmers of light in all the darkness. The kindness and camaraderie that got the characters through was uplifting and inspiring.
The narration by Samantha Tan is immaculate. She totally blew me away and drew me deeper and deeper into the plot. I loved the range of voices she performed for the different characters.
All in all, this book is absolutely everything I want from a reading experience and it’s a very strong candidate for my favourite book of the year.
Perfect for fans of historical novels and family dramas. I can’t recommend this audiobook enough.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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