Tan Twan Eng
What’s inside
A tale of memory and forgetting, the Garden of Evening Mists follows a Malaysian lawyer reflecting on her past with a Japanese gardener in post-WWII Malaya.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the long-term impacts of war on individuals
- Exploring the healing power of nature and art
- Gaining insight into Malaysian culture and history
- Appreciating the complexities of human memory and relationships
Key Points
- Yun Ling’s journey from a Japanese camp survivor to a judge
- Setting a garden as a metaphor for memory and forgetting
- The interplay of history, memory, and trauma
- The enigmatic character of the Japanese gardener, Aritomo
- Yun Ling’s complex relationship with her sister’s memory
- The fusion of different cultural landscapes in Malaya
- The search for peace and resolution through nature
Who’s it For
- Historical Fiction Enthusiasts
- Readers Interested in Post-WWII Culture
- Lovers of Asian Literature
- Fans of Lyrical Storytelling
About the author
Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian author known for his evocative prose and richly detailed historical settings.