Son Complex
Synopsis
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Aaron, a 23 year-old American, comes to Malaysia for the first time. His mission: to meet Nasri Aziz, the politician he believes is his biological father. A man who has no idea Aaron even exists. Encouraged by the letters of his late mother Nora, Aaron seeks to find out more about her life in Malaysia in the 1980s. Aaron's arrival comes as a complete surprise not only to Nasri but his wife (who wants to be known only as Datin) and son Iskandar, a teenager who leads a darker double life. While working to gain their trust, Aaron discovers a complex background of secrets and lies. And it is up to Sundari, the controversial NGO activist who was Nora's confidante in Malaysia, to reveal the shocking truth. |
What People Are Saying. . .
"[I]t gave me an interesting look at the local scene from the eyes of an outsider, and I hope to keep an eye out for any future novels by Williamson."
--Sara Ikmal in Weekend Notes
"Son Complex by Kris Williamson is a fascinating read that got me thinking about a lot of things talked about in the book. It covers so many social issues relevant to Malaysia and does it seamlessly. The writing is very easy to understand and the story moves forward at a good speed. I like personal journey stories and found this to be a unique one that hasn't been done hundreds of times in movies and other novels. Kudos for originality!"
--Remi in GoodReads
"It is filled with fascinating characters, intriguing story lines, and a shocking ending! Set in Malaysia, this book takes you on quite an emotional journey."
--Nadia in A Bookish Way of Life
--Sara Ikmal in Weekend Notes
"Son Complex by Kris Williamson is a fascinating read that got me thinking about a lot of things talked about in the book. It covers so many social issues relevant to Malaysia and does it seamlessly. The writing is very easy to understand and the story moves forward at a good speed. I like personal journey stories and found this to be a unique one that hasn't been done hundreds of times in movies and other novels. Kudos for originality!"
--Remi in GoodReads
"It is filled with fascinating characters, intriguing story lines, and a shocking ending! Set in Malaysia, this book takes you on quite an emotional journey."
--Nadia in A Bookish Way of Life
