Suchen Christine Lim

Suchen Christine Lim is one of Singapore’s most accomplished writers. In 1992, she won the inaugural Singapore Literature prize with her third novel,
Fistful of Colours. Suchen’s works of fiction draw on the history of Singapore, Malaysia and China. Acclaimed for her historical novels, Suchen has also written many children’s picture books. Critics have described her first novel,
Rice Bowl, as “a landmark publication on post-independence Singapore”, and
A Bit Of Earth as “a literary masterwork as well as a historical document” that was “un-put-downable – a sure sign of a master storyteller.” A short story from
The Lies That Build A Marriage, was made into a film for national television, and she is featured in
Writing The City, commissioned by British Council, Singapore. Her most recent novel,
The River’s Song, was launched during the Singapore Writers’ Fest 2013, and in London 2014.​​​​

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