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Rich People Problems

May 22, 2017

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  If you’re stopping by for the first time, here’s some critical information before I get into my review of Rich People Problems: I’m a die-hard Kevin Kwan fan. I tore through his debut novel, ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: China, contemporary life, Doubleday, satire, wealth

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

April 7, 2017

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  I have always enjoyed Lisa See’s novels for their intimate portrayals of women in China at various points in its history. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane is her latest and, once again, See ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: China, cultural, family, Scribner, social issues

How I Became a North Korean

August 8, 2016

  How I Became a North Korean by Krys Lee is a lot like the Korean delicacy kimchi—a confounding blend of elements that, until it has fermented, can be confusing and difficult to appreciate. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: China, contemporary life, Southeast Asia, Viking

China Rich Girlfriend

June 15, 2015

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  As summer appears in all its sweltering glory China Rich Girlfriend is the sumptuous equivalent of a decadent ice cream in book format. The novel is Kevin Kwan’s follow-up to his biting and ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: chick lit, China, contemporary life, cultural, Knopf, satire, wealth

Diamond Head

May 15, 2015

  Diamond Head is an ambitious debut from the school of Amy Tan multi-generational Chinese family drama. The Leongs are the premier family living on Oahu where they settle after leaving China ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: China, cultural, debut, Harper, Hawaii, historical fiction

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