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Singapore itself made it's fortunes on the backs on migrant labour. Sep 11, aixin rated it really liked it Shelves: educational. Found this book in a used-book sale and got it when my friend told me it was banned I mean, strictly unsold in Singapore bookstores. Once I got started it was hard to put down, as this book is a treasure trove of information that the Singapore government would rather you not know.
One important thing to note is that Shadrake is not a lawyer or an academic. He is an investigative journalist by trade, and thus this book tends to skim deep analysis in favour of rhetorical devices and interviews.
A Found this book in a used-book sale and got it when my friend told me it was banned I mean, strictly unsold in Singapore bookstores. Also, I'm not sure if the edition I got was pirated, but there were quite a few grammar and syntax errors that drove me mad. However, the intriguing evidence he provided made up for that. All in all, a book that should make every Singaporean sit up and listen. Mar 14, Anne rated it really liked it. Deeply disturbing how they hang people and the reasons behind why they won't stop the practice.
It certainly should make anyone ever considering using drugs in Singapore think twice. The interview with the Jolly Hangman was eye opening I don't fully understand how one person can do that job and take so many lives and yet remain so positive about life in general, the whole book astounded me and has certainly made me view alot of things in a very different light.
And to those still fighting that long Deeply disturbing how they hang people and the reasons behind why they won't stop the practice. And to those still fighting that long hard fight my voice is behind you all Aug 21, Paddy Dalton rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. A fascinating insight into the policies of capital punishment in Singapore and the governments own adherence or sometimes lack of to their mantras.
A necessary read for anything with an interest in Singapore. Excellently researched and I commend the bravery of the author who was arrested, questioned and charged over this book. Jul 27, Speedstar25 rated it it was amazing.
Excellent Book. This book offers a valuable insight to one of the system that was never published in the daily papers and not known to the public. An eye-opener indeed. I love the part on the exclusive interview with Mr. Darshan Singh. I have yet to see any book or author digging deep into the unknown.
Good read! Jun 02, Adriana rated it liked it. A good reminder to those who live, work or travel to Singapore that beneath all the modern glitz and glamour there lurks a justice system from a past era that has devasting consequences for those who stray to the wrong path. An interesting examination of capital punishment in Singapore, a country where execution can be ordered for crimes that we in Australia might consider relatively minor.
Interesting reading for human rights activists, expats, Singaporeans, and travellers to this fascinating city-state. Dec 13, Baljit rated it really liked it. Shadrake's controversial book is well-researched, well-presented and chilling to the core.
It does not matter what your stand on capital punishment is, but the reality behind the glossy exterior of success in this city state is what matter most.
Aug 25, Heather rated it liked it. Very interesting perspective on Singapore and Capital punishment. Makes you think.
Feb 05, Sally rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. Very interesting read indeed. Nov 10, Tink rated it liked it.
Aug 02, Sai Dass rated it it was amazing. A good read and well entertaining; Disposed the dark side of Singapore. Real life arguments on the sophisticated rules and law imposed by Singapore government.
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Seller Inventory More information about this seller Contact this seller. Book Description Paperback. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. Seller Inventory GI4N From in-depth interviews with Darshan Singh, Singapore s chief executioner for nearly fifty years, to meticulously researched accounts of numerous high profile cases, Once a Jolly Hangman reveals the cruelty and imprudence of an entire judicial system.
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