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5.0 out of 5 stars
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what a great book. I've traveled for 30 years in and out of China and Hong Ying really evokes the China and Shanghai I have known. Well-written, nice verse, easy read, historical, interesting, emotional. fine work.
Published on June 5, 2009 by Brent Reynolds
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Poor translation, but gripping story
After reading this author's K The Art of Love, I bought this book expecting another fascinating trip into the China of bygone days. On one level, I was not disappointed. The story begins in 1907 with 16 year old Cassia being sold by her aunt to a Shanghai brothel. The rest of the tale unfolds in early 20th century Shanghai, giving the reader of rare glimpse at at city...
Published on July 5, 2008 by S. Daniel
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poor translation, but gripping story,
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This review is from: Concubine of Shanghai (Paperback)
After reading this author's K The Art of Love, I bought this book expecting another fascinating trip into the China of bygone days. On one level, I was not disappointed. The story begins in 1907 with 16 year old Cassia being sold by her aunt to a Shanghai brothel. The rest of the tale unfolds in early 20th century Shanghai, giving the reader of rare glimpse at at city changing rapidly in terms of foreign influence and local custom. The novel is poorly translated--which is a rather large flaw-- damaging a truly gripping story. It was Hong Ying's talent in telling a yarn (based in fact) that kept me reading a book which needs to be retranslated so that more can enjoy it. What would have been a 5 star book, warrants only 3 due to the translation.
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This review is from: The Concubine of Shanghai (Paperback)
what a great book. I've traveled for 30 years in and out of China and Hong Ying really evokes the China and Shanghai I have known. Well-written, nice verse, easy read, historical, interesting, emotional.
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The Concubine of Shanghai by Ying Hong (Paperback - July 1, 2008)
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