Started: 6/20/06
Finished: 6/28/06
Pages: 471
Year: 2004
Grade: C
Reason for reading: review for My Shelf
Blurb (from back cover): "Grey is a solitary Englishwoman who comes to Japan looking for a piece of rare film footage shot during the 1937 Naking Massacre-a clip that documents an enormity beyond the reach of history books. Her quest leads her to Shi Chongmiing, a reclusive scholar who is one of the massacre's few survivors; to a crippled gangster who clings to life with the help of a mysterious elixir; and to a handsome American whose interest in her may be more sinister than romantic. Moving from decadent hostess clubs and yakuza mansions to the killing fields of the past, The Devil of Nanking is a pitch-perfect spine-chilling tour de force."
Opinion: Not as good as The Birdman but still has enjoyable moments. I like how the past storyline coincides with the current storyline. For a complete review, please look at MyShelf.com next month.
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