This was the second book I have read by Duras, the first being The North China Lover, and I don't think I will be seeking out any more of this author's work. Good thing the book was short or I wouldn't have planned on finishing it! The movie was MUCH better. :)

I thought this book was too vague and I was very detached from the story through most of it.

I was more interested in reading about the narrator's relationship with her mother than in the actual affair with the Chinaman himself. I was very disappointed in how the author just seemed to "skip" over the Girl and the Chinaman's budding relationship after they met. I didn't like how the story went straight from their car ride together leaving the ferry to in his bedroom. It was too abrupt for me.

I also enjoyed reading about how the Girl became the slut of the village. Call me twisted, but for some reason it entertained me.

Hope the next reader enjoys it more than I did!

RELEASE NOTES:

Sending off to SandDanz. HAHA I found you! Now I know what's keeping you busy aside from swapping, lol! Enjoy the book. :)

LMFAO!!!!!!!! I can't believe this came from you! *G*

Actually, I spend most of my time swapping in the relay forums. :P You should come join us! It's a great group of people. :)