Jennani Durai (Books)

Jennani Durai Books

Jennani Durai crafts prose that delves into complex relationships and personal histories with keen insight. Her narratives often explore themes of regret and the past, uncovering human emotions and the intricacies of life. Durai approaches her stories with a meticulous eye for detail and a lyrical style that draws readers into her worlds. Her writing is intimate and reflective, inviting contemplation on shared human experiences.

Regrettable Things That Happened Yesterday

216 pages
8 hours of reading

3.5(2)Add rating

Shortlisted for the 2018 Singapore Literature Prize for Fiction “The stories in this gorgeous collection are complex yet clear, heartbreaking yet hopeful, sharp-witted yet compassionate. Jennani Durai is an exciting new voice in literature, a writer to watch!” –Tayari Jones, multi-award-winning author of An American Marriage A teenager discovers his grandfather's secret identity only after his death. A young immigrant to 1940s Singapore is convinced the end-times are nigh. A man is tasked with bringing the corpse of his estranged brother home from Phuket. A reporter is torn between doing her a job and respecting her friend’s privacy. From obituaries and job ads to crime reports and horoscopes, Regrettable Things That Happened Yesterday is a collection of ten short stories connected by the motif of newspapers, and the unexpected ways they end up affecting our lives.