Chinese Novels

Hi! I come by way of Chinese drama, but I also studied Asian and Asian American literatures in grad school, so I'm interested in Chinese novels from both angles.

I'm currently reading the short story collection Flowers of Mold by Ha Seong-nan. The stories have been giving me the sense of what it would be like to grow up in South Korea or to work there and the similarities and differences with how and where I'm presently situated on the outskirts of a Texas metroplex.

My favorite cnovel is Daughter of the River by Hong Ying. I'm currently reading the sequel, Good Children of the Flower, which continues the story and weaves past memories and the present together in a similar way.

My other great love is British gothic literature, and my favorite author is Mary Shelley. My second favorite is Lisa See.

My other hobbies and interests are growing roses, doll-collecting, and cross stitch. I also like playing otome games when I have time.

I mentioned it in a comment on a recent post, but I would love to have a monthly read-along!