Mei Ng explores the intricate tapestry of identity and belonging through her distinct literary voice. Drawing from her unique background, she delves into the complexities of cultural heritage and the human experience of navigating multiple worlds. Her work is characterized by a keen psychological insight and a profound understanding of the internal lives of her characters. Ng's narratives offer readers a compelling exploration of self-discovery and the search for connection.
A novel which follows the exploits of one Ruby Lee, a Chinese-American who works as a typist during the week, but at the weekend she exchanges the disputes of her home life for a sensual world of her own, all the time unable to leave her Chinese inheritance behind.