Description
Xiaolong, Qiu. New York: Soho Press 2000 First Edition. Full number line. 464 pages. Short tears to the fore-edges of three pages. A clean, attractive copy. “The author, himself a poet and critic, peppers the story with allusions to classical Chinese literature, juxtaposing poignant poetry with a gruesome murder so that the novel reads like the translation of an ancient text imposed over a modern tale of intrigue. This is an impressive and welcome respite from the typical crime novel.” – PW Book: Very Good. Dust Jacket: Near Fine.
