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Hungry In Ipoh
HUNGRY IN IPOH compiles 15 short stories based on Ipoh, a city famous for its delicacies. These are tales about different people, both locals and outsiders, from the past and the present, and their connection to the city.
Every writer was free to explore the theme however they wanted, while still maintaining the grittiness, bravado, and spirit of pulp fiction that Fixi is (in)famous for.
Above all else, this anthology celebrates the diversity of Ipoh. You’ll find love, humor, horror, nostalgia, melancholy, and so much more. Some are mouth-watering, while others can be stomach-churning.
Every writer was free to explore the theme however they wanted, while still maintaining the grittiness, bravado, and spirit of pulp fiction that Fixi is (in)famous for.
Above all else, this anthology celebrates the diversity of Ipoh. You’ll find love, humor, horror, nostalgia, melancholy, and so much more. Some are mouth-watering, while others can be stomach-churning.
295 pages, Paperback
First published October 24, 2015
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September 1, 2017
3.5. It is not as good as Chronicles of KK, which for me, still the best anthology by Fixi. Read Lost in Putrajaya before and only gave it a 3. Looking forward to read Love in Penang next.
November 7, 2015
One word: WOW (caps lock intended for added emphasis). As with all storybooks, I opened Hungry in Ipoh hoping to fall in love, and I have fallen head over heels with this book. From the cover to the contents. Just. Wow.
Hadi M Nor, editor of this book, opens the volume in a simple, unpretentious manner. I believe that he did this because he knew he didn’t need to oversell the book, that it would speak for itself.
And so it did.
For those of you who haven’t bought—and read—this book, I urge you to do so. The editor has curated a mighty fine anthology. A mighty fine one.
“No Kick” by Terence Toh
A strong opener, with a very Malaysian flavor without alienating Anglophone readers. A fun read, except at the end where it becomes a dissertation on biology, which takes away the reading experience.
“Ipoh GirlsTM” by Cassandra Khaw
Well written and sophisticated, but monotonous.
“Mastura’s Air Lengkong Adventure” by Ted Mahsun
Wow. Not a hint of the author’s signature whimsical, satirical voice. For a story written in first person, this is a good thing. An engaging read with a plausible twist ending. It’s a shame about the persistent tense confusion, though. At first I thought it was a typo, but this wasn’t the case. It’s like the author originally wrote the story in past tense, then decided to change it to present tense, but forgot to address a significant number of the changes.
“Beloved” by Atikah Abdul Wahid
This story put a smile on my face. It is sweet, just like the desserts it talks about. As someone who bakes pavlova, I can totally visualize the opening scene. Excellent character arc, cleanly written at a leisurely pace, this is one pretty story. I can’t wait to read more from the author.
“Joget Girl” by Marc de Faoite
I love this piece. It reminds me of P Ramlee-era movies and has this jazzy New Orleans vibe to it. It doesn’t describe Ipoh as a setting, but the languid pacing, the entire atmosphere of the story…they are unmistakably Ipoh—for me, at least. The author has delivered yet another solid story, but it also feels different. More mature. Classier.
“Night in a Garden in Ipoh” by William Tham Wai Liang
This story. Wow. This story is steeped in Ipoh like a strong cup of tea in a porcelain cup. The descriptions of the settings, the descriptions of the people, the breath of the story itself, they transport me back to the city. Wow. Take this description for instance: “…old men in singlets and Pagoda shorts who stirred their nostalgic coffee…” Such a beautiful, evocative description. I especially love “nostalgic coffee”. A beautiful read. Reminds me of Eeleen Lee’s style of writing.
“The Art of Food Plating” by Eileen Lian
Oh, man. I feel sorry for this story for coming after Night in a Garden in Ipoh. It feels all over the place, trying too hard, cramming my head like a cheerleader experimenting with mood-altering substances.
“The Ipoh Food Court” by Wong Hon Kit
I feel sorry for the narrator, who is haunted by the ghost of his perfectionist mother (not literally). Otherwise a forgettable story.
“The Ultimate Indulgence” by Tina Issacs
Another speculative fiction in this volume after “Ipoh GirlsTM”, this one an urban fantasy. Did he gain invincibility or invisibility? If he were invincible, why did he end up hiding in caves? He was talking about invisibility up to that point. The writing is solid and engaging, and the narrative voice is quirky, but the story feels too…generic. Here we have the Raja Bersiong, but the narrator could have been any (non-glittering) vampire. I don’t know. I just feel that the unique viewpoint of our peninsula’s vampire sultan could have been explored (and exploited) more. A bit frustrating, this.
“More than Enough” by Leroy Luar
Oh my. I am officially Leroy Luar’s fan. He has done it again. Another brilliant masterpiece of a short story. I lived the experience of an old woman coping with the death of her husband. The lyrical prose, the sense of love that transcends death, the beauty of companionship and family…oh my. More. I hunger for more stories from this author.
“An Epi-Curious Affair” by Julya Oui
To appreciate this story, do not read it immediately after finishing other stories in this volume. It has to be read in its own sitting. At first it felt overwhelming, but then I was able to see it cinematically: the (loud) family sitting at a round dinner table, and the camera panned in a circle as they talked and interrupted one another and laughed. I love the family dynamics and how this story actually centers around food. One of the rare stories I’ve come across where the heavy Manglish feels natural, and not used for the ‘Malaysian’ effect. This is definitely a good read.
“Mother’s Manifesto” by Angeline Woon
In this story, the house—the mansion—itself is a character. Very well done, at that. The story shows the antagonistic relationship between a new mother and her own mother, and her silent resentment toward her mother, toward her son. This one is a powerful tale.
“Finding the Way Home” by Benjamin Tham
A story set during Hungry Ghost! Finally! I had been waiting for such a story the entire volume. It’s a pretty little story, with the ending obvious several paragraphs into the story.
“Funny Mountain” by Ivy Ngeow
It was bound to happen. I was hoping against hope that in this volume there wouldn’t be a typical “Malaysian story” that meanders like a taxi taking a foreign tourist from KLIA to the hotel, with its mini-guided tour, which does nothing but take that person from point A to point B. Except there’s no point. No change. No arc. At all. And then I read this. At least this story offers a tour of Ipoh and its foods.
“Pau Babi” by Tilon Sagulu
Oh man, I feel for Mei-Ling. The story is about a mualaf (someone who reverts to Islam) who craves for char siu bao (steamed pork buns). But it goes much deeper than that. Denying herself that simple childhood pleasure is denying her very identity, a choice she made out of love. When love suppresses one’s identity, it smothers. A solid story to close this volume.
Hungry in Ipoh should be a mandatory read in secondary schools. It’s that good. Of course, there is this issue about not enough racial distribution in the volume (read: not diversity. Racial distribution), and that one transgender character. Definitely not kosher for our Ministry of Education. No sir.
What a loss. Bummer.
So parents should make this book a mandatory read for their secondary school children. Perak/Ipoh tourism should have this book on the counters for tourists to buy. Yes. It’s that good.
Come to think of it, there’s not a single story that’s about political/social commentary, and this is rare for a Malaysian anthology. I applaud Hadi M Nor and Fixi Novo for curating Hungry in Ipoh. Not only has he showcased an entire book of amazing short stories, he has perfectly captured the laid-back atmosphere of Ipoh in the stories he picked. Such a wonderful job.
I give this book a 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
What’s more important is that this book shows how Malaysian-English literature is blossoming.
And I’m loving its sweet scent.
Hadi M Nor, editor of this book, opens the volume in a simple, unpretentious manner. I believe that he did this because he knew he didn’t need to oversell the book, that it would speak for itself.
And so it did.
For those of you who haven’t bought—and read—this book, I urge you to do so. The editor has curated a mighty fine anthology. A mighty fine one.
“No Kick” by Terence Toh
A strong opener, with a very Malaysian flavor without alienating Anglophone readers. A fun read, except at the end where it becomes a dissertation on biology, which takes away the reading experience.
“Ipoh GirlsTM” by Cassandra Khaw
Well written and sophisticated, but monotonous.
“Mastura’s Air Lengkong Adventure” by Ted Mahsun
Wow. Not a hint of the author’s signature whimsical, satirical voice. For a story written in first person, this is a good thing. An engaging read with a plausible twist ending. It’s a shame about the persistent tense confusion, though. At first I thought it was a typo, but this wasn’t the case. It’s like the author originally wrote the story in past tense, then decided to change it to present tense, but forgot to address a significant number of the changes.
“Beloved” by Atikah Abdul Wahid
This story put a smile on my face. It is sweet, just like the desserts it talks about. As someone who bakes pavlova, I can totally visualize the opening scene. Excellent character arc, cleanly written at a leisurely pace, this is one pretty story. I can’t wait to read more from the author.
“Joget Girl” by Marc de Faoite
I love this piece. It reminds me of P Ramlee-era movies and has this jazzy New Orleans vibe to it. It doesn’t describe Ipoh as a setting, but the languid pacing, the entire atmosphere of the story…they are unmistakably Ipoh—for me, at least. The author has delivered yet another solid story, but it also feels different. More mature. Classier.
“Night in a Garden in Ipoh” by William Tham Wai Liang
This story. Wow. This story is steeped in Ipoh like a strong cup of tea in a porcelain cup. The descriptions of the settings, the descriptions of the people, the breath of the story itself, they transport me back to the city. Wow. Take this description for instance: “…old men in singlets and Pagoda shorts who stirred their nostalgic coffee…” Such a beautiful, evocative description. I especially love “nostalgic coffee”. A beautiful read. Reminds me of Eeleen Lee’s style of writing.
“The Art of Food Plating” by Eileen Lian
Oh, man. I feel sorry for this story for coming after Night in a Garden in Ipoh. It feels all over the place, trying too hard, cramming my head like a cheerleader experimenting with mood-altering substances.
“The Ipoh Food Court” by Wong Hon Kit
I feel sorry for the narrator, who is haunted by the ghost of his perfectionist mother (not literally). Otherwise a forgettable story.
“The Ultimate Indulgence” by Tina Issacs
Another speculative fiction in this volume after “Ipoh GirlsTM”, this one an urban fantasy. Did he gain invincibility or invisibility? If he were invincible, why did he end up hiding in caves? He was talking about invisibility up to that point. The writing is solid and engaging, and the narrative voice is quirky, but the story feels too…generic. Here we have the Raja Bersiong, but the narrator could have been any (non-glittering) vampire. I don’t know. I just feel that the unique viewpoint of our peninsula’s vampire sultan could have been explored (and exploited) more. A bit frustrating, this.
“More than Enough” by Leroy Luar
Oh my. I am officially Leroy Luar’s fan. He has done it again. Another brilliant masterpiece of a short story. I lived the experience of an old woman coping with the death of her husband. The lyrical prose, the sense of love that transcends death, the beauty of companionship and family…oh my. More. I hunger for more stories from this author.
“An Epi-Curious Affair” by Julya Oui
To appreciate this story, do not read it immediately after finishing other stories in this volume. It has to be read in its own sitting. At first it felt overwhelming, but then I was able to see it cinematically: the (loud) family sitting at a round dinner table, and the camera panned in a circle as they talked and interrupted one another and laughed. I love the family dynamics and how this story actually centers around food. One of the rare stories I’ve come across where the heavy Manglish feels natural, and not used for the ‘Malaysian’ effect. This is definitely a good read.
“Mother’s Manifesto” by Angeline Woon
In this story, the house—the mansion—itself is a character. Very well done, at that. The story shows the antagonistic relationship between a new mother and her own mother, and her silent resentment toward her mother, toward her son. This one is a powerful tale.
“Finding the Way Home” by Benjamin Tham
A story set during Hungry Ghost! Finally! I had been waiting for such a story the entire volume. It’s a pretty little story, with the ending obvious several paragraphs into the story.
“Funny Mountain” by Ivy Ngeow
It was bound to happen. I was hoping against hope that in this volume there wouldn’t be a typical “Malaysian story” that meanders like a taxi taking a foreign tourist from KLIA to the hotel, with its mini-guided tour, which does nothing but take that person from point A to point B. Except there’s no point. No change. No arc. At all. And then I read this. At least this story offers a tour of Ipoh and its foods.
“Pau Babi” by Tilon Sagulu
Oh man, I feel for Mei-Ling. The story is about a mualaf (someone who reverts to Islam) who craves for char siu bao (steamed pork buns). But it goes much deeper than that. Denying herself that simple childhood pleasure is denying her very identity, a choice she made out of love. When love suppresses one’s identity, it smothers. A solid story to close this volume.
Hungry in Ipoh should be a mandatory read in secondary schools. It’s that good. Of course, there is this issue about not enough racial distribution in the volume (read: not diversity. Racial distribution), and that one transgender character. Definitely not kosher for our Ministry of Education. No sir.
What a loss. Bummer.
So parents should make this book a mandatory read for their secondary school children. Perak/Ipoh tourism should have this book on the counters for tourists to buy. Yes. It’s that good.
Come to think of it, there’s not a single story that’s about political/social commentary, and this is rare for a Malaysian anthology. I applaud Hadi M Nor and Fixi Novo for curating Hungry in Ipoh. Not only has he showcased an entire book of amazing short stories, he has perfectly captured the laid-back atmosphere of Ipoh in the stories he picked. Such a wonderful job.
I give this book a 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
What’s more important is that this book shows how Malaysian-English literature is blossoming.
And I’m loving its sweet scent.
April 10, 2020
33/52
A fast read. Not as good as Love in Penang. My only takeaway from this is all the good food recommended 😂
A fast read. Not as good as Love in Penang. My only takeaway from this is all the good food recommended 😂
September 21, 2016
Definitely some solid writing in here. This book even made me take a trip to Ipoh (worth it!). Stylistically, many of the writers in this anthology face the same issue: over revelation that damages the ability of the stories to linger with the reader. More than a few of the stories begin strong, show promising buildup, and then deflate because the authors don't leave enough ambiguity in the text. But there were stunning passages in every story.
Writers in the anthology who particularly impressed: Atikah Abdul Wahid, Eileen Lian, Angeline Woon, Ivy Ngeow, Tilon Sagulu. Because of style, story content, and creative integration of Bahasa Malaysia and Hokkien (or Hokkien sentence structure) with English.
If you do pick up this book, or any book by this publisher make sure you check out the Manifesto and the book's copyright page for some fun Easter Eggs.
Writers in the anthology who particularly impressed: Atikah Abdul Wahid, Eileen Lian, Angeline Woon, Ivy Ngeow, Tilon Sagulu. Because of style, story content, and creative integration of Bahasa Malaysia and Hokkien (or Hokkien sentence structure) with English.
If you do pick up this book, or any book by this publisher make sure you check out the Manifesto and the book's copyright page for some fun Easter Eggs.
January 29, 2019
So so...most of the stories left me with a question "So?". But i enjoyed reading the story written by Julya Oui "An Epi-Curious Affair" though.
February 28, 2019
Another "delicious" book. After reading this, ones will never look at Ipoh Hor Fun the same way again. Kinda sad for the marmee who prepared all the good food for her son.
June 15, 2020
HUNGRY IN IPOH
Fixi Novo 2015
Editor: Hadi Md Noor
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By far is The Best fixi novo anthology I read so far. 15 selected shorts with Ipoh, Perak as their background (foods, locations, lanes, and places). Or I could be biased? Just because Ipoh holds a very special place in my heart ( I grew up as a teenager there - hanging around the clock tower and the magnificent railway station) - None of them talked about soliciting activities around Birch Clock Tower, Waller Court, Taman Cempaka, Miner's Arms dan Kampung Pisang behind Rex theater.
Selected fictions 'Hungry In Ipoh' touched so many areas of human relation by intelligently injected Ipoh specialties. It kicked off with family Hor Fun secret recipe, the beauty of Ipoh girl, mental illness, lonely cafe boy who bakes, hidden mountain during Japanese Occupation, blood-sucking vampire, ushering transgender daughter in-laws and so on. 15 writers have given 15 styles of storytelling, some will make you smile while reading.
My top three?
Joget Girl - March De Faoite (Glorious heyday - I translated this piece into Bahasa Malaysia entitled Muzik, Johnny dan Perempuan Joget, An Epi-curious affair - Julya Ooi (my fav Malaysian English author), Finding The Way Home - Benjamin Tham (almost near to my kind of horror tales to be depicted) and worth mentioning Tina Isaac - The Ultimate Indulgence (anytime can be adapted into tv drama).
After reading the anthology those who have never been to Ipoh might want to give the town which i considered mysterious, busy not busy and alive but dead town a try...
Congratulations to the editor...
Fixi Novo 2015
Editor: Hadi Md Noor
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By far is The Best fixi novo anthology I read so far. 15 selected shorts with Ipoh, Perak as their background (foods, locations, lanes, and places). Or I could be biased? Just because Ipoh holds a very special place in my heart ( I grew up as a teenager there - hanging around the clock tower and the magnificent railway station) - None of them talked about soliciting activities around Birch Clock Tower, Waller Court, Taman Cempaka, Miner's Arms dan Kampung Pisang behind Rex theater.
Selected fictions 'Hungry In Ipoh' touched so many areas of human relation by intelligently injected Ipoh specialties. It kicked off with family Hor Fun secret recipe, the beauty of Ipoh girl, mental illness, lonely cafe boy who bakes, hidden mountain during Japanese Occupation, blood-sucking vampire, ushering transgender daughter in-laws and so on. 15 writers have given 15 styles of storytelling, some will make you smile while reading.
My top three?
Joget Girl - March De Faoite (Glorious heyday - I translated this piece into Bahasa Malaysia entitled Muzik, Johnny dan Perempuan Joget, An Epi-curious affair - Julya Ooi (my fav Malaysian English author), Finding The Way Home - Benjamin Tham (almost near to my kind of horror tales to be depicted) and worth mentioning Tina Isaac - The Ultimate Indulgence (anytime can be adapted into tv drama).
After reading the anthology those who have never been to Ipoh might want to give the town which i considered mysterious, busy not busy and alive but dead town a try...
Congratulations to the editor...
February 18, 2017
Okay, am I even allowed to review this book? I have no idea. Just know that I may be a tad biased. A tad.
But honestly, I really did enjoy this book! I finished it in a day and there are a range of stories here, from the signature dark Fixi ones to some truly heartwarming shorts. The book starts with a banger with Terence Toh's "No Kick", which makes me balk just even thinking about it. Then, you have Angeline Woon's horrifying ending that actually made me cringe and go "WTF?", in a good way! But there's also Leroy Luar's sweet short story that somehow manages to be magical without relying on tropes. Julya Oui surprised me since she's always been labeled as a horror writer but "An Epi-curious Affair" is a hilarious story that somehow manages to marry a familiar sense of humour with an entirely new topic. There are some misses here and there but even those are easy to swallow. I think this is a strong anthology that manages to use Ipoh not only as a backdrop but as an inspiring muse. Definitely worth a read!
But honestly, I really did enjoy this book! I finished it in a day and there are a range of stories here, from the signature dark Fixi ones to some truly heartwarming shorts. The book starts with a banger with Terence Toh's "No Kick", which makes me balk just even thinking about it. Then, you have Angeline Woon's horrifying ending that actually made me cringe and go "WTF?", in a good way! But there's also Leroy Luar's sweet short story that somehow manages to be magical without relying on tropes. Julya Oui surprised me since she's always been labeled as a horror writer but "An Epi-curious Affair" is a hilarious story that somehow manages to marry a familiar sense of humour with an entirely new topic. There are some misses here and there but even those are easy to swallow. I think this is a strong anthology that manages to use Ipoh not only as a backdrop but as an inspiring muse. Definitely worth a read!
June 23, 2017
1. Senang dibaca, kelakar, tema pun menarik. Paling penting, rasa macam Ipoh
2. Ha? Apa ni? BI aku teruk ke IQ rendah? Dari awal sampai habis aku tak boleh hadam
3. Prop bagus, plot tak. Macam malas nak fikir
4. Alamak balik2 cinta
5. Tak macam Ipoh langsung
6. Terkelu lidah. Ini cerpen yang cantik. Best
7. Relax, easy
8. Berhentilah salahkan mak bapak for what a useless prick you are
9. Boleh tahan, tapi takde feel Ipoh
10. Mana hala tuju plot?
11. Bagitau la kat mak awal2. Dah tau dia masak banyak2. Harap je belajar US.
12. Sama macam no. 10
13. Best tapi feel Ipoh tu kurang
14. Mula2 syok, penamat macam apa je
15. Menjentik kalbu weh!
Banyak cerita yang biasa je. Yang terbaik cerpen 1, 6 dan 15. No. 5 kalau susun bagi suasana Ipoh lebih terserlah mungkin lagi menarik. 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11 dan 13 menghiburkan. 14 tak perlukan penamat. Nikmatnya seragam sepanjang cerpen. 2, 10 dan 12 mengecewakan, gagal dalam penceritaan dan penamat.
2. Ha? Apa ni? BI aku teruk ke IQ rendah? Dari awal sampai habis aku tak boleh hadam
3. Prop bagus, plot tak. Macam malas nak fikir
4. Alamak balik2 cinta
5. Tak macam Ipoh langsung
6. Terkelu lidah. Ini cerpen yang cantik. Best
7. Relax, easy
8. Berhentilah salahkan mak bapak for what a useless prick you are
9. Boleh tahan, tapi takde feel Ipoh
10. Mana hala tuju plot?
11. Bagitau la kat mak awal2. Dah tau dia masak banyak2. Harap je belajar US.
12. Sama macam no. 10
13. Best tapi feel Ipoh tu kurang
14. Mula2 syok, penamat macam apa je
15. Menjentik kalbu weh!
Banyak cerita yang biasa je. Yang terbaik cerpen 1, 6 dan 15. No. 5 kalau susun bagi suasana Ipoh lebih terserlah mungkin lagi menarik. 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11 dan 13 menghiburkan. 14 tak perlukan penamat. Nikmatnya seragam sepanjang cerpen. 2, 10 dan 12 mengecewakan, gagal dalam penceritaan dan penamat.
September 14, 2017
Interesting compilation of short stories of Ipoh combined in one book. A mixture of bland standard stories and exciting and thrilling ones.
It has potential but sadly is restricted by 'language and cultural barriers' (note: 3 pages in a language other than English) and certain horrendous editing errors, making the regular reader extremely alienated as it seems like the book only catered to specific groups of people.
The author should have considered catering to a wider audience out of Malaysia.
It has potential but sadly is restricted by 'language and cultural barriers' (note: 3 pages in a language other than English) and certain horrendous editing errors, making the regular reader extremely alienated as it seems like the book only catered to specific groups of people.
The author should have considered catering to a wider audience out of Malaysia.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2016
Time for a review! I like it. I like this a lot; along with 'Love in Penang', this is one of my favourites! I liked pretty much all the stories in this collection, and it was nice to see a Fixi Novo collection where the noirish elements were toned down or subtle, but while still remaining gritty and full of bravado. I especially liked No Kick, Joget Girl, Mastura's Air Lengkong Adventure, Mother's Manifesto, and Pau Babi etc, etc...Generally all the stories were great!
July 31, 2018
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I rated this book with 4/5. The stories involve various kinds of relationships with Ipoh as the main focus. Most of the stories are quite interesting and I get to know more about Ipoh which makes me wonder whether I should travel to Ipoh and explore each place mentioned in this novel.
I rated this book with 4/5. The stories involve various kinds of relationships with Ipoh as the main focus. Most of the stories are quite interesting and I get to know more about Ipoh which makes me wonder whether I should travel to Ipoh and explore each place mentioned in this novel.
March 19, 2018
A great start with No Kick by Terence Toh, yucky but entertaining. The Ultimate Indulgence by Tina Isaacs was super creepy n scary. An Epi-curious Affair by Julya Oui was my favourite..Kudos to all the writers! Job well done :)
August 30, 2019
I would say overall I do enjoy the book ranging from close-to-heart to feeling sick stories. Reading the book make me chuckle as some of it is truly nostalgic. Great job to a compilation of good stories.
April 12, 2016
Collection of short noir stories about Ipoh mix of cultures, traditions and above all: food.
Good read for anyone traveling through Malaysia!
Good read for anyone traveling through Malaysia!
September 14, 2016
This issue heavily dealt with the theme of insecurity. Do Ipohites have an inferiority complex?
October 17, 2021
This is a very good collection of stories about Ipoh. I enjoyed "No Kick", "Mastura Air Lengkong Adventure", "An Epi-curious Affair" & "Pau Babi". I like the twist & simple suspense in "No Kick" and "Mastura Air Lengkong Adventure" & the gentle humour in "An Epi-curious Affair." The rest are fairly OK while some are rather difficult to engage with due to many reasons.
August 8, 2022
Hungry In Ipoh, not my favourite eventho I came from Ipoh. Mungkin sebab tak tahu kewujudan tempat dan makanan yang diceritakan. Made me feel like I don't know that much about my Hometown. But it gave me some kind of new information about Ipoh especially the Old Town Ipoh. For this book, maybe 7.5/10.
December 8, 2024
So well edited! A compilation of keenly crafted short stories that never leave you hanging or wanting more. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the Fixi anthologies.
July 28, 2023
ada cerita yang best ada cerita yang boleh ler 😂 bonus tambahan untuk orang ipoh sebab boleh bayang tempat tempat yang disebut dalam setiap short story tu. relate sebab teman oghang ipoh!
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