**** 4 stars
A highly readable, thoroughly engaging book about a period in history we all think we know so well. I did not know about the exodus of Jews from Central Europe to Shanghai. Fascinating cultural study with well-drawn characters. This was a book club read and we had a very good discussion around this book. Everyone really liked the book and found much to say about it.
One book club member had discovered that a sequel, Rising Sun, Falling Shadow was published last fall, so I'm sure most of us will be reading this as well. Great read!
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