Dear Hong Kong

Name: Dear Hong Kong
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780734399380
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By Xu Xi

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Summary

Dear Hong Kong by Xu Xi is a personal exploration of Hong Kong's complex identity through the unique perspective of the author. Blending memoir and cultural commentary, it delves into the city's history, politics, and rich tapestry of life, capturing the essence of what makes Hong Kong distinct. Xu Xi provides an insightful narrative that highlights both the challenges and beauty found in this ever-evolving metropolis.
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You might enjoy this immersive memoir if you're intrigued by personal narratives that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and place. This reflective journey delves into the complexity of belonging in a cosmopolitan city, offering a nuanced perspective on life in a dynamic and ever-changing Hong Kong.

Dear Hong Kong

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Xu Xi's body of work witnesses her turbulent love affair with her home-city of Hong Kong. In this probing memoir, she unravels her recently finalised decision to leave the city for good. She critiques a Hong Kong that has, in her eyes, lost its way.

And yet, it is only out of the city's enduring presence in her life, both in the form of memory and periodic homecomings, that she has carved out a personal and literary identity. Dear Hong Kong is a profound reflection on the life of Hong Kong, personified and interrogated by one of its most lucid writers.

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Dear Hong Kong by Xu Xi is praised for providing unique insights into the effects of geopolitics and cultural convergence on personal experiences, drawing from the author's transnational background. Xu Xi is recognised as a leading English-language writer from Hong Kong, known for her profound reflections and compelling storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734399380

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 107g

Pages: 156

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About the Author

Xu Xi is a novelist, short story writer and author of creative non-fiction based in Hong Kong and New York. She addresses issues of the Chinese family, diaspora and contemporary transnational life in her work. She has won an O. Henry Prize and has been shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize.