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In a series of short, definition‑styled chapters, the story captures a young Chinese woman’s experience in England as she confronts the cultural, linguistic, and emotional ambiguities that arise when two very different worlds collide. The novel uses humor and keen observation to illuminate the everyday misunderstandings and the possibilities for connection that emerge from the intimate dialogue between East and West.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Xiaolu Guo
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