An Insular Possession
Timothy Mo
This title documents the first Anglo-Chinese Opium War through the eyes of two young Americans on the China Coast in the 1830s.
Read Time: ~3.6 hr
An Artist of the Floating World
by Kazuo Ishiguro (1986)
About this book
As Japan rebuilds her cities after the calamity of World War II, the celebrated painter Masuji Ono should be enjoying a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to a life and career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism, a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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