The Gift of Rain

Tan Twan Eng, Тан Тван Энг


4.25 · 24 ratings · Published: 03 Apr 2007

The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng, Тан Тван Энг
Set in Penang, 1939, this book presents a story of betrayal, barbaric cruelty, steadfast courage and enduring love.

The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell. Set during the tumult of World War II, on the lush Malayan island of Penang, The Gift of Rain tells a riveting and poignant tale about a young man caught in the tangle of wartime loyalties and deceits.

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