Barr's intellect and more nuanced perspectives come through in this book, in which the content dives deep into Singapore’s history from a political, geographic, and economic view.
Book Reviews
Reviews of books on the politics and history of Singapore.
Book Review: Hard Choices (NUS Press)
The biggest strength of Hard Choices is the diplomatically critical tone throughout the writing. The style is moderate and objective without being too inaccessible to the general reader with an interest in Singapore's politics and/or policies.
Book Review: Dare to Change, by Chee Soon Juan
Change is imperative if Singaporeans are to be allowed to "lead their own lives" in order to achieve a higher "quality of life."
Book Review: Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore, by T.J.S. George
An online blurb describes this book as "a penetrating analysis of the policies and predilections of [this] controversial leader."
Book Review: Democratically Speaking, by Chee Soon Juan
Readers and members of the public can decide for themselves whether Dr. Chee is a raving lunatic, misguided idealist, or a capable leader who is indeed Competent, Constructive, and Compassionate.
Book Review: Beyond Suspicion, by Francis Seow
One would think that the text was describing the bullying that occurs in a children's playground, and not the behaviour of highly-ranked politicians in a court of law.
Book Review: Once A Jolly Hangman, by Alan Shadrake
The contents of this well-researched book were so depraved and disturbing, that it took me several weeks to (1) finish reading the book in its entirety, and (2) gather my thoughts about it in order to write a cohesive review.
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