"A simple yet overpowering short novel on mans cruelty to man and the endurance of the human spirit. I read it to remind myself how lucky I have been with my life."
"The blackest of comedies, this damning indictement of war will draw laughs, tears and fist-banging frustration from the reader. Amongst the best novels of this century."
"Hemingway at his best. No other author says so much in so few words. Without hyperbole the author gives us a depiction of war and romance that is tragically brilliant."
"Ha Jin is an exceptional short story writer who manages to both give an insight into Chinese culture yet show the common ties that bind us all. In turns it is funny, tragic, touching and disturbing."
"My favourite of Hardys works it stands as a brilliant observation of how compromise and circumstance can kill our dreams. And a well-written, cleverly executed story to boot!"
"Brando in his best performance ever, perhaps the greatest screen kiss ever shot and a tale of murder, oppression and shattered dreams. A simply brilliant film."
"A perfect album of timeless classics. A good cliched phrase that for once really does mean something here. This album will move you and provide solace in the darkest of times. Beautiful."
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