Timothy Mo is an Anglo-Chinese novelist whose work is distinguished by its exploration of interwoven British and Chinese cultural heritage. His writing often delves into themes of identity and belonging, reflecting his own experiences navigating a multicultural background. Mo crafts narratives with a keen eye for character detail and rich language, offering readers profound insights into the complexities of human relationships and societal shifts. His literary style is valued for its nuanced approach and its ability to capture subtle cultural distinctions.
The author of the acclaimed Sour Sweet presents a sweeping historical novel about corruption and greed, class, race, love and treachery set in Macao and Canton before and during the Opium Wars of the 19th century. Nominated for England's prestigious Booker Prize.
Shortlisted for the 1982 Booker Prize, this novel explores the clans and conflicts of Soho's Chinatown, where the Chen family arrive and want to succeed as restaurateurs in the 1960s. No family can survive for long without encountering the Triads. By the author of "The Redundancy of Courage".
An Indonesian island is hastily given independence, and a Chinese-educated homosexual who was born on the island returns from his Canadian university to find his life radically altered. The story, shortlisted for the 1991 Booker Prize, represents an account of a post-colonial disaster.