Very well written prose.The prose flows like a waterfall,it is so poetic.I got to learn a lot of the rich history and art of Malaya (now Malaysia) and Japan.Many lesser known facts about World War Two are told.Many legends and folktales of China,Japan and Malaya are revealed.The scenic beauty of the lush green mountains covered with mist around Malaya (and Yugiri) is beautifully portrayed.The stories and deep secrets of Yun Ling, Aritomo, Magnus, Tatshuji are interesting.But many parts of the...

This story revolves around the protagonist Teoh Yeon Ling, a survivor of the Japanese concentration camp of the WW II, who wants to create a garden for the memory of her sister, and learns the nitty-gritty of gardening from Nakamura Aritomo, and the various trials and tribulations of her life. This novel is an elegant master-piece on the war-crimes and it's various avatars. Tan Twan Eng creates a powerful account of the life of a war survivor and elegantly portrays the landscape of the Malay ...

Delivered on time, product as described, happy with the purchase

I love it... Thanks a lot.