Comments on: Move over Kanye, meet Han Han (my new Chinese lover)

By: Taking a second look at Uncle in Western media « kapookababy

Taking a second look at Uncle in Western media « kapookababy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:38:49 +0000

[...] it’s interesting to look at an “Eastern” response when a certain, handsome young writer grants an interview with a famous, Western publication. (Or, more [...]

By: Ever noticed the way all Unclese students wear glasses? « kapookababy

Ever noticed the way all Unclese students wear glasses? « kapookababy — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:53:49 +0000

[...] yes, as always, I have faith! The 80s generation are feeling burnt out. Writers like Han Han, icons of the new Unclese gen, are out there, criticising the education system. Yes, when you live [...]

By: nicole

nicole — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:46:41 +0000

I too am going to respond with ‘haha!’ Totally cute. And completely interesting from the sounds of things.

You might want to have a flick through Wei Hui’s stuff – she’s a she, kind of Sex in the city meets China, and probably a bit self-indulgent, but she’s one of the few writers challenging the system. Her books Shanghai Baby and Marrying Buddha are banned in China but you’re welcome to borrow them off me when you come back.

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:46:50 +0000

Haha. Definitely crushworthy. I think I’m a little bit in love with his photo and wikipedia entry, too.

By: Cath

Cath — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:12:18 +0000

Hah haha. He’s very pretty. Do you know if his books have been translated into English? I’d be interested to see if I can mooch a copy.

By: emina

emina — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:08:28 +0000

and by “ethnic minorities” you mean the unclese government’s distorted definition thereof…