Preeta Samarasan

About the Author

Preeta Samarasan is a Malaysian-born novelist whose debut novel, Evening Is the Whole Day, explores the intricate dynamics of family, class, and postcolonial identity in contemporary Malaysia. With a keen eye for emotional nuance and cultural detail, she crafts narratives that illuminate the quiet tensions simmering beneath everyday life. Her prose is both lyrical and incisive, drawing readers into richly textured worlds where personal and political histories intertwine. Samarasan’s storytelling is marked by its psychological depth and its compassionate yet unflinching portrayal of human frailty.