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Alex VonBerg
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A collection of short stories, all written in the 40s; all about Hong Kong/Shanghai in that transitionary state; all about the difficulty of love and connection in that time and place. Through the first three stories, I am impressed by Chang's economy of storytelling and sweet, simple prose.
• Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier (4/5)
• Jasmine Tea (3.5/5)
• Love in a Fallen City (4/5)
— Jan 04, 2026 05:14PM
• Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier (4/5)
• Jasmine Tea (3.5/5)
• Love in a Fallen City (4/5)
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Alex VonBerg
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•"Sealed Off" (4/5) - the shortest story in the collection, and so far the most potent. Really nails the themes. And I think I generally prefer a 10-20 page short story to a 60 page story.
— Jan 10, 2026 01:22PM
Alex VonBerg
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• "The Golden Cangue" - (3.5/5)
This one was interesting. Pretty tough to keep up with all the similar Chinese names...
— Jan 09, 2026 12:19AM
This one was interesting. Pretty tough to keep up with all the similar Chinese names...
