Book Review: Suffian Hakim’s The Keepers of Stories

Sufiian Hakim’s novel, The Keepers of Stories, is a compelling tale that centres on the clashes between tradition and modernity, set in post-independence Singapore. The Keepers of Stories depicts the journey of two young siblings, Hakeem and Zulaika, and their encounter with the Anak Bumi – the Children of the Earth, a secret community at Changi Beach. Here, members of the community take turns to engage in a communal storytelling tradition, called the Wayang Singa, beneath the stars, reminiscent of the tales, legends, and histories passed on to them by […]

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