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Capturing the essence of Chinese Stories in Times of Change in 8 words: Stories of love, politics, imperialism, and misunderstandings.

This book could be a good read for someone interested in exploring the complex and nuanced experiences of Chinese people during times of political and social upheaval. David T.K. Wong's writing style is both economical and deeply insightful, providing a vivid depiction of the struggles faced by his characters. One of the most unique and distinctive features of this book is its ability to illuminate the intersections between personal and political experiences, showing how the two are often inextricably linked. Readers are likely to appreciate the way in which Wong's writing combines historical context with timeless human experiences, ultimately offering insights into what it means to be human in times of change.

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ISBN: 9789814276696
Authors: David T.K. Wong
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Date of Publication: 2009-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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As the title of the collection suggests, David Wong's characters are mostly Chinese and their stories are set over the last fifty or so years, decades of dramatic and often terrifying change in China.Some, such as The Tennis Ball, depict pre-war Treaty Port life in China when, to a small boy from a poor Chinese family, a tennis ball seemed talismanic, symbolic of the leisured life of foreigners who could spend a whole afternoon hitting balls across nets whilst his mother, a servant aged before her time, worked for a pittance. For him, illusion was followed by disillusion but he was young enough to understand and learn.Learning, often from bitter experience, David Wong's characters seek resolution to eternal problems, sometimes complicated by external factors. Some do so with resignation, some with an admirable optimism.
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Capturing the essence of Chinese Stories in Times of Change in 8 words: Stories of love, politics, imperialism, and misunderstandings.

This book could be a good read for someone interested in exploring the complex and nuanced experiences of Chinese people during times of political and social upheaval. David T.K. Wong's writing style is both economical and deeply insightful, providing a vivid depiction of the struggles faced by his characters. One of the most unique and distinctive features of this book is its ability to illuminate the intersections between personal and political experiences, showing how the two are often inextricably linked. Readers are likely to appreciate the way in which Wong's writing combines historical context with timeless human experiences, ultimately offering insights into what it means to be human in times of change.