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Sunflower
Apr 10, 2010 rated it it was ok
This book starts slowly and gathers momentum towards an ending that becomes predictable and cliche. I would not have finished it except I wanted to know if Ah Heng Cheh's god found his home, and for the Singapore references. I have it to thank for reminding me of the Haw Par Gardens, with the scary part of the Gardens so accurately depicted. (Yeah Zespri-it gave us nightmares, but we just had to look) ...more
Renate
Feb 12, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Katy
Dec 20, 2015 marked it as to-read