The World of Suzie Wong
By: Richard Mason (1957)
Genre: Social Commentary
An enjoyable look into the backstreets of Hong Kong in the 1950's. A struggling, aspiring painter Robert Lomax meets Hong Kong prostitute Suzie Wong. The first part of the novel is the story of their undeclared love, complete with many jealous lovers along the way. I especially enjoyed the references to old world Hong Kong and the familiarity of the locales increased my personal attachment to the characters. Mason weaves such a convincing portrait of Suzie and Robert's romance that you really could believe it was a true story. This book is chock full of family tragedy, vindictive characters, and plot twists. Hong Kong provides the perfect backdrop for Mason's universal message of true love that surpasses social and cultural barriers.
Genre: Social Commentary
An enjoyable look into the backstreets of Hong Kong in the 1950's. A struggling, aspiring painter Robert Lomax meets Hong Kong prostitute Suzie Wong. The first part of the novel is the story of their undeclared love, complete with many jealous lovers along the way. I especially enjoyed the references to old world Hong Kong and the familiarity of the locales increased my personal attachment to the characters. Mason weaves such a convincing portrait of Suzie and Robert's romance that you really could believe it was a true story. This book is chock full of family tragedy, vindictive characters, and plot twists. Hong Kong provides the perfect backdrop for Mason's universal message of true love that surpasses social and cultural barriers.
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