Overview
The Weight of Blood is a haunting, multi-generational novel set against the restless pulse of Malaysia's rivers, forests, and cities. It begins with a prologue where the river itself becomes witness and keeper of secrets-stories of fire, silence, and blood that refuse to be forgotten. From there, the narrative unfolds across decades, weaving together the lives of Siti, a young woman burdened by choices that ripple far beyond her own, and Amir, a boy in modern Kuala Lumpur who discovers in his family's attic a box of documents that shatters everything he thought he knew about himself.
As Amir confronts the revelation of his adoption, the novel delves into the fragile architecture of memory, the weight of silence within families, and the complex nature of love, which can be both shelter and betrayal. His mother, Noorshidah, and father, Rasheed, carry their own hidden truths-keys, letters, and decisions made in fear and devotion-that bind them to the past even as they try to protect the present.
Through lyrical prose and sensory detail, The Weight of Blood explores how secrets permeate generations, how rivers and houses retain the memories of what people try to bury, and how identity is shaped not only by what is told, but also by what is withheld. It is a story of inheritance-of grief, resilience, and the courage to face the truths that define us.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798249771935
- ISBN-10: 9798249771935
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.42 pounds
- Page Count: 134
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