How much does an author become the character(s) in his or her novels? In “fiction”, the answer often looks hard to gauge.

On February 24, join a provocative conversation (in English) with author Xu Xi and journalist Richard Lord as they discuss Xu's newest novel, Habit of a Foreign Sky. Xu also will read from the book. The event starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Special Collections Section, first floor, Main Library, University of Hong Kong.

In Habit of a Foreign Sky, a mixed-race, single mother named Gail Szeto loses her only child and mother within two years, leaving her with only a hard-won career. Torn between New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai, her life goes into free-fall. Once sure of her direction, she now sees no clear path. The book was a finalist for the inaugural Man Asian Literary Prize.

Communications Office
University of Hong Kong

(February 20, 2011)



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