The writer, whose fifth novel 'histoire de l’homme qui ne voulait pas mourir' took home the Swiss Literature Prize last year, also highlighted the value and integrity of human creatives during a talk held in Kuala Lumpur.
Previously imagined in a compilation of short stories, the protagonist is now fully fleshed out in an evocative story packed with humour and historical detail.
The Malaysian author has a talent for creating lived-in environments that are rich enough to give you a decent sense of the time period without becoming convoluted.
