Nikolas Jose (Books)

Nikolas Jose Books

Nicholas Jose's extensive travels, particularly in China, have profoundly shaped his literary explorations. His work delves into the complex interplay of cultures and the fluid nature of identity in an increasingly interconnected world. Jose writes with a keen observational eye, offering readers intricate insights into the human condition. His prose is characterized by its sophisticated style and thoughtful examination of contemporary themes.

The Red Thread

191 pages
7 hours of reading

2.5(2)Add rating

An elegant and multi-layered novel, drawing comparisons with Memoirs of a Geisha and The English Patient, The Red Thread is rich, moving and unforgettable. Set in contemporary Shanghai, it is the story of an intense passion between Shen, a Chinese art dealer, and Ruth, a young Australian woman. As they fall in love, Shen finds that their lives are strangely mirrored in a rare Chinese manuscript which is nearly two hundred years old and of which the last two chapters have never been found. When Ruth falls prey to a terminal illness, Shen embarks on a desperate quest for the missing chapters hoping somehow to find a cure for the disease. But time is running out . . .