Time of the Magicians
Nov, 07/2021 also in: European History | 20th century
By a happy coincidence, I stumbled across this book among the many stored in my kindle shortly after I finished reading 1913: The Year Before the Storm. Read More…
Notes of a Corcodile
Feb, 18/2021 also in: Taiwanese Literature | 20th century
I decided to read this book having recently moved to Taiwan, and as usual, I wanted to learn more about the country I was going to be part of for a while. Read More…
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Feb, 10/2021 also in: Women Literature
This is a powerful book coming from someone with no formal education in 19th century Chinese culture. Formerly acquainted with Chinese culture, Read More…
Waiting
Jan, 17/2021 also in: Contemporary Chinese Literature
If you are looking for a novel that breaks down how social and personal expectations compromise lives, Read More…