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A sharply observed, elegantly crafted culture-clash state-of-the-nation drama that is not only witty but heartfelt. Desire, religion and politics collide in this delicious debut... Slick, sharp and full of the frustrations and joys of modern urban Malaysia A deeply nuanced study in the sometimes-suffocating intertwining of race and religion for Malay-Muslims. A novel both generous and scathing... a fast-paced, character-driven, furious and yet somehow joyful exploration of Malay ethnoreligious supremacy Braving the intersections and contradictions of race, class and gender, one woman's private campaign for self-definition becomes a search for love amidst corporate maneuverings, familial pressures and the challenging complexities of her country's cultural politics. Stylish, trenchant, yet brimming with heart, The Accidental Malay captures the complexities of contemporary Malaysia with wit and grace A deeply nuanced and witty debut novel examining the human cost of Malaysia's racial policies through the lens of the tenacious Jasmine Leong, who is unwilling to accept the fate history has designated for her.