Now, nearly 20 years later, you’re still not likely to see depictions of the world Dundon came to know. We can say that for sure after stepping into the world that Dundon describes in the book. In the afterword to “Changsha,” Dundon tells us that he originally only intended to stay in China for a year, but that year stretched into six. Familiarity with the language went hand in hand with learning about the place — all gleaned from hanging out in pool halls and visiting karaoke clubs. And then, after some boring logistical details, the books were reclaimed and are now available through Jet Age Books.

Source: Washington Post April 01, 2022 20:19 UTC