{"product_id":"the-storm-we-made","title":"The Storm We Made","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended by \u003cstrong\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApple Books\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWaterstones\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eToday\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePeople\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eElle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNPR\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDebutiful\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s World\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReaders Digest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEsquire\u003c\/strong\u003e and more…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDestined to become a modern-day classic, \u003c\/em\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003cem\u003e is a dazzling saga about the horrors of war and the power of familial love, for fans of \u003c\/em\u003ePachinko\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eAll the Light We Cannot See\u003cem\u003e and \u003c\/em\u003eWandering Souls\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweeping epic about an unlikely spy, a secret love affair, and the uncontrollable forces that will test even the most unbreakable ties. Set in Malaya (now Malaysia) during World War II, this spellbinding “most anticipated” (Oprah Daily) novel chronicles a mother and her children as they grapple with the consequences of colonial power and the shocking repercussions that follow for their family and their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer decision changed history.\u003cbr\u003eNow her children must survive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Malaya, 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for ‘independent’ Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his own personal spy, she unwittingly alters the fate of her country by welcoming in a punishing form of dictatorship under the Japanese in WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-occupied Malaya, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCecily and her family are barely surviving. Her children, Jujube, Abel and Jasmin, are surrounded by threat, and look to their mother to keep them safe. But she can’t tell them about the part she played in the war – and she doesn’t know how to protect them any longer, with the new regime in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan Cecily face up to her past to save her children? Or is it already too late…?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In Vanessa Chan’s spellbinding debut, one woman’s desire to change her destiny shapes the future of a colonized nation. Combining cinematic grandeur with nuanced storytelling, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e offers the hidden history that only fiction can reveal: the everyday yearnings of people surviving a brutal occupation, children trying to make sense of the unspeakable, and the search for love. I’ll never forget this book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Jessamine Chan, New York Times best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eThe School for Good Mothers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e is about an extensively studied war, but from a front that is rarely considered. There are so many rich layers to this book—my breath caught at the beauty of the words and the kaleidoscope of images they painted. Vanessa Chan has written a masterpiece, and \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e has not only changed my perspective on war and humanity; it has also transformed my sense of what truly great novels can do.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Qian Julie Wang, author of New York Times bestseller, \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Country\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e is brave, funny, and immensely moving. One of the most powerful and confident debuts I’ve ever read. A storytelling star is born.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Tracy Chevalier, author of New York Times bestseller, and global sensation, \u003cem\u003eGirl with a Pearl Earring\u003c\/em\u003e and ten other books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Exceptionally brave. Heart-breaking, beautiful, and moving. Destined to be a classic. \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of stories that have been silenced or erased. Vanessa Chan writes with admirable power, confidence and grace. By confronting the horror of colonization and war, this book opens the pathway to peace and healing. A significant contribution to the world's literature.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of international bestseller, \u003cem\u003eThe Mountains Sing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDust Child\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Vanessa Chan's \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e is a phenomenon unto itself. This is no mere debut, but rather the summoning of a story buried so deeply in a nation that it could only surface with a talent great enough to do it justice.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Mira Jacob, author of national bestsellers, \u003cem\u003eThe Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGood Talk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Devastatingly beautiful and extraordinary . . . Vanessa shines an evocative light on this piece of history. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a very long time.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Jessica George, author of New York Times bestseller \u003cem\u003eMaame\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Like the most dazzling historical fiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e etches intimate details on an epic canvas. Vanessa Chan’s characters face agonizing choices under the darkness of colonization and war, and yet she imbues them with an indelible spirit of resistance that never lets you forget the light. A fearless, gripping, morally complex story by a writer to watch.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Dawnie Walton, author of national bestseller, \u003cem\u003eThe Final Revival of Opal and Nev\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Chan has written a horrific, gripping, exquisitely plotted novel. I could not put it down!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Alice Winn, author of international bestseller and Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize winner, \u003cem\u003eIn Memoriam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Nuanced and meticulously researched, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e shines a vivid light on a little-known part of history. A striking, moving exploration of good and evil and the devastating repercussions one's actions can have, it is a novel that will stay with you.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Cecile Pin, author of Women’s Prize longlisted \u003cem\u003eWandering Souls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Magnificent. A beautiful, scintillating, devastating and deeply moving marvel of storytelling. I implore you to read it.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Chris Whitaker, author of New York Times bestseller, \u003cem\u003eWe Begin at the End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With assured prose, impeccable story-telling, and vibrant characters, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e heralds an exceptional, exciting new voice. Vanessa Chan’s textured, visceral writing brings 1930s-1940s Malaya to life during the British and Japanese occupations, as the waves of small actions ripple out with unexpected and often tragic consequences. Bravo to this immense talent!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Melissa Fu, author of Radio 2 book club pick, \u003cem\u003ePeach Blossom Spring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent examination of the way individuals get caught in the violence of history. Lovers of Eileen Chang will especially appreciate Vanessa Chan.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of \u003cem\u003eHarmless Like You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStarling Days\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Sleep Watcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanessa Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Malaysian author. Her debut novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e, has been sold in twenty languages and territories worldwide, and will publish in the US and UK in January 2024. 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