- Taschenbuch: 326 Seiten
- Verlag: iUniverse (13. Februar 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0595375499
- ISBN-13: 978-0595375493
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,9 x 15,2 x 1,9 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 956.693 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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THE NEW VOICES IN LITERATURE AWARD FINALISTA WILLIAM FAULKNER COMPETITION SEMI-FINALIST" a marvelous collage of history, politics, mystery and romance."Pat Averbach, Director, Chautauqua Writers CenterWhen Taiwanese millionaire Ko-sa Ong shows up in Washington with Jade Phoenix by his side, Nick Malter, his best friend, and his lost "Angel" would all rather be in some other country.But Taiwan is no ordinary country in the 1970s. Against all odds, Ko-sa has everything he could want except a son and a nation. Jade Phoenix has nothing after her father, a senior Nationalist general, commits suicide. Nick Malter, an American reporter, peers under the veils that cloak the Chinese and their women. Love blooms in a wilderness of misunderstanding.Ko-sa and Nick share an abiding hatred of Chiang Kai-shek and the cynical American Secretary of State who would forever deny the Taiwanese their country. They risk all for each other, but both give up everything for the love of Jade Phoenix.A stroke of the pen shatters dreams of nationhood and foreign devils challenge ancient Chinese customs in this extraordinary cross-cultural adventure. Betrayal and trust forge uncontrollable urges, fierce loyalties, and love that extends beyond life itself.
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THE NEW VOICES IN LITERATURE AWARD FINALIST A WILLIAM FAULKNER COMPETITION SEMI-FINALIST '.a marvelous collage of history, politics, mystery and romance." Pat Averbach, Director, Chautauqua Writers Center When Taiwanese millionaire Ko-sa Ong shows up in Washington with Jade Phoenix by his side, Nick Malter, his best friend, and his lost 'Angel" would all rather be in some other country. But Taiwan is no ordinary country in the 1970s. Against all odds, Ko-sa has everything he could want except a son and a nation. Jade Phoenix has nothing after her father, a senior Nationalist general, commits suicide. Nick Malter, an American reporter, peers under the veils that cloak the Chinese and their women. Love blooms in a wilderness of misunderstanding. Ko-sa and Nick share an abiding hatred of Chiang Kai-shek and the cynical American Secretary of State who would forever deny the Taiwanese their country. They risk all for each other, but both give up everything for the love of Jade Phoenix. A stroke of the pen shatters dreams of nationhood and foreign devils challenge ancient Chinese customs in this extraordinary cross-cultural adventure.Betrayal and trust forge uncontrollable urges, fierce loyalties, and love that extends beyond life itself.
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30. Mai 2006
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This is one of those novels that you had better not pick up unless the kids are fed and you don't mind staying up all night! In other words, it's one of those rare novels that is so engrossing that you may find the rest of your life flying by--but you don't really care. Syd Goldsmith is one of those exceedingly talented writers who can utterly transport you into another time and place, and in the process, utterly bewitch you with memorable characters. On a more intellectual level, it's a wonderful introduction to a lot of the political and intellectual history connected with China and Taiwan, and without the tears. Highly recommended.
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8. Mai 2006
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"Jade Phoenix" is compelling story of love, life and clashing cultures. Mr. Goldsmith breathes life, in all it's intricacy, into his characters and he has crafted them with great care and passion. The exotic locales exude an authenticity of sights, sounds and tastes. Mr. Goldsmith invites the reader into Jade Phoenix's world and we step through time and space and walk beside her. This story is about conflicting cultures and volatile politics but the central thread of the story is the woman, Jade. Her heart, her soul and her spirit are the driving forces of this book. If you like stories of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances, you will like "Jade Phoenix". The hallmark of any great book is, "does it make the reader care about the characters?" This book will make you care. I thought about this book long after I finished it.
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A passionate novel of culture in turmoil
6. August 2007
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Diplomat and New Voices in Literature Award finalist Syd Goldsmith presents Jade Phoenix, a novel set in America and Taiwan during the turbulent 1970s. Taiwanese millionaire Ko-sa Ong and his best friend Nick Malter have a long history together, cemented by their mutual hatred of Chiang Kai-shek and the American Secretary of State who steadfastly denies to recognize Taiwan as a country. Yet their bond for each other becomes brittle in the presence of the beautiful woman Jade Phoenix. A passionate novel of culture in turmoil, loyalties put to the test, and love so strong it transcends the limits of life itself, Jade Phoenix entrances and compels the reader up to the final page.
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