The author, a reporter, writes with such genuine passion for long-form journalism that it’s clear this isn’t just a job to her. Her prose is careful and deliberate; every sentence feels intentional, almost like each word was chosen with heavy intent.
As someone in my early twenties, I loved getting to know different social classes and lives in Hong Kong through her stories — that’s what makes a community feel like a community. The writing is easy to read but never shallow. One highlight was her discussion of the male gaze theory in connection with an old Hong Kong TV show, which added a sharp critical lens to the storytelling.
Reading this from abroad, I also resonated deeply with her observations about Hong Kong people — the materialism, in particular, rang true. What struck me most is how timeless long-form journalism can be: these stories don’t expire. A genuinely great, thoughtful read.