Dorothy Tse Hiu-hung is a contemporary voice in Chinese literature, known for her distinctive approach to short fiction. Her stories delve into the complexities of urban life and the human psyche, often exploring themes of alienation, memory, and the search for meaning in fragmented modern landscapes. Tse's prose is characterized by its evocative imagery and its ability to capture the subtle nuances of emotion and experience, making her a significant figure in contemporary Asian letters.
A deliciously dark subversion of the fairy-tale form set in an alternate Hong Kong, Dorothy Tse's extraordinary debut novel is a boldly inventive exploration of life under oppressive regimes and an urgent warning against the insidious perils of apathy and indifference.