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The Fisherman King
The Fisherman King
Kathrina Mohd Daud
Set in Brunei, The Fisherman King blends folklore, fantasy, and national history into a story about ancestry, destiny, and the search for identity. Lisan, a fisherman raised in a traditional water village, has always believed he is descended from Brunei’s royal family. After leaving his wife, Bhatia, and disappearing for eight years, he returns, claiming that he can finally prove his royal lineage. As Lisan’s mysterious past begins to unravel, the narrative shifts between his present-day quest and events from six centuries earlier, when a forbidden relationship between two royal children set in motion a chain of events threatening both a king and a god. The two storylines gradually converge, revealing connections between personal ambition, historical memory, and the fate of the kingdom. Drawing on Bruneian folklore and maritime traditions, Daud creates an atmospheric tale of magic, sacrifice, and buried secrets. Beneath its fantastical elements, the novel explores the desire to understand one’s origins and the consequences of pursuing an inheritance that may come at a profound personal cost.
Brunei 2020
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Written in Black
Written in Black
K. H. Lim
Set in Brunei on the island of Borneo, Written in Black is a darkly humorous coming-of-age novel following ten-year-old Jonathan Lee, a boy from a Chinese family navigating grief, family conflict, and the uncertainties of childhood. As he prepares to attend his grandfather’s funeral, Jonathan is already struggling with his mother’s departure for Australia and his older brother’s expulsion from the family home. Frustrated by his father’s anger and desperate to understand what has happened to his family, Jonathan escapes the funeral wake inside an empty coffin. His impulsive decision leads him on an unexpected journey through Brunei, where he encounters teenage delinquents, eccentric strangers, mysterious places, and unfamiliar aspects of the country around him. Along the way, he hopes to find his estranged brother and uncover the truth about his absent mother. Blending comedy, adventure, and moments of sadness, the novel explores childhood vulnerability, family loyalty, and the search for belonging. Jonathan’s journey becomes an opportunity to discover courage and develop a deeper understanding of himself and the complicated adults in his life.
Brunei 2014