Weight of Our Sky

A music-loving teen with OCD travels to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during the 1969 race riots to find her mother, facing a djinn's threats and the devastation caused by the riots.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

A young girl named Melati Ahmad is a music-loving teenager who has OCD. She is determined to find her way back to her mother during the historic race riots in 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Despite her condition, Melati is a brave and resourceful girl who is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her family.

Melati's trip to the movies after school turns into a nightmare when the city erupts into violent race riots between the Chinese and the Malay. Gangsters come into the theater and hold movie-goers hostage, including Mel, a Malay girl. However, a Chinese woman saves Mel and helps her escape.

On their journey through town, Mel witnesses the devastation caused by the riots. She sees her mother, a nurse, being called in to help with the many bodies piling up at the hospital. Mel is determined to survive on her own and find her mother, but the djinn in her mind threatens her ability to cope.

Despite the challenges she faces, Mel is determined to find her way back to her mother. She befriends a few kind strangers who help her along the way, including a young boy who gives her a lucky charm. Mel's journey is filled with danger and uncertainty, but she never loses hope.

In the end, Mel finds her mother and is reunited with her family. The riots have left a lasting impact on Mel, but she has learned to cope with her OCD and is determined to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Melati Ahmad's debut novel, "The Djinn in the Lamp," is a heart-pounding and stunning story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of family.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534426092
Edition number: Reprint