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Cantonese Love Stories: Twenty-Five Vignettes Of A City
A collection of 25 narrative sketches, Cantonese Love Stories offers an intimate look into the cultural, commercial, and romantic milieu of Hong Kong in the 1990s. Two lovers ruminate on the power of their photo booth stickers to keep them together. Peach-pocket Girl reads stolen love letters at a café. Pui Pui knows a Portuguese egg tart is authentic if she dreams of riding a boat-like egg tart. Each character inhabits a different corner of Hong Kong’s dreamscape; together they bring to life Dung Kai-cheung’s imaginative vision of the city.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Vivid tales capturing Hong Kong's 1990s romantic life.
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by Hong Kong's cultural tapestry and love stories that blend everyday life with a splash of imagination, this book will charm you. Each vignette offers a unique glimpse into real and imagined romances, making the city feel alive through its characters' experiences. It's like strolling through Hong Kong’s streets, discovering stories behind every corner.
