China Underground
July 26, 2009
Found this book at Munro’s Books on Government Street in Victoria, BC the other week and am really enjoying it. Basically this book takes a look at some of the crazy/seedy characters that currently roam the Middle Kingdom. This book is condensed into 16 vingettes/chapters that capture 16 unique characters. These characters range anywhere from punk musicians to prostitutes to organized thugs to a photographer who earns a living taking pictures of dead people. Their stories are quite interesting and detailed and I have enjoyed the author’s knowledge and respect of Chinese society. While I would not claim this book to be elevated literature, I do think it is a great little book that gives some wonderful insight into the new booming world of the New China - do, if you see it I strongly suggest you pick it up and give it a read.
