Paper Butterfly Audiobook

" A sad little love story that takes place in China, nine years after the student protests in Tianamnen Square. This is billed as a mystery, and it is indeed, but it is more about how a moment in time changed forever the lives of two people who loved each other. It's the sort of book that lingers with you. "

" Much stronger mystery, but I felt Lin's story was more interesting than Mei's. "

" Excellent description of labor camps and Tienanmen Square incident "

" It wasn't just another simple detective story. The biggest asset of this book is great description of China, Beijing - with its mixture of modern influences and tradition, Chinese history and unique culture. That's why "Paper Butterly" is worth reading. And after all, to realise how complicated is life in China for the generation involved in Tiananmen Square protests - the history that is still alive. "

" Since the author was born and raised in China, the settings and customs are equal to the mystery. It was definitely realistic, perhaps more than I wanted. "

" An interesting view of life in urban China and the mindset of the youth during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. "

" You wouldn't expect the paths of Lin and Kaili to cross, but they do. Their story is beautiful because of the tragedy that surrounds it: while some roads seem to end, hope appears where you least expect it... in a paper butterfly... "

" An intriguing story set in Beijing about the present (a missing pop singer) and the past (the Cultural Revolution). The main character is a woman private investigator who is determined to solve the mystery, even though it might cost her business. "

" I find it impossible to be without a stack of books around me. It's just part of me! This is an ex library one that I am crossing to start this evening. Just finished Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad William "

" Good mystery set in contemporary China. "

" disappointing diatribe against the Communist government. the characters lacked the individuality to make the story believable and literarily distinctive. "

" Interesting mystery set in Beijing. Perhaps more interesting for its cultural information than for the plot. Investigator Mei Wang is likeable. "

" A pretty crummy mystery, although I did like listening to this as an audiobook and hearing the spoken Chinese. "

" Lots of fun for a head clearing read--not too well written--rather simplistic-but the story was good. "

" I liked the story, but the editing was distractingly bad. There was even a typo that gave away a spoiler! "

" Mystery in modern China by a woman pi. "

" Loved a view into China. Mystery? Not so much. Stiff. "

" I liked the premise and setting of the story; but the story and characterization was, IMO, weak. "

" Good mystery. Good writing "