This volume begins with their journey to Hokkaido for the “Promotion Exams” which decides whether the first year students will be able to proceed to the second year in the academy (Chapter 19). The Promotion Exams begin but the "rebels" are assigned together in each class to have…
Charles Wang decides to take his family on a trip to China to reclaim his ancestral lands after he has lost his cosmetic empire which he built up since emigrating to the US. But first, they must go to the Upstate New York to get his eldest daughter, Saina. Charles…
This book consists of a collection of short stories which focus on contemporary American housewives and their daily lives. The stories were told in a satirical manner. I couldn’t connect the theme with the collection of short stories exist in this book. I felt confused and lost most of…
Sebastian Rudd is a street lawyer who always risks his life, defending people other lawyers won’t go near. He operates his practice in a bulletproof van after his brick-and-mortar office was firebombed. He equips himself with a pistol, hires a bodyguard and keeps changing motel rooms every few nights…
Nigel Bathgate is invited to a weekend house party at the country house of avid collector, Sir Hubert Handesley. The host intends to hold a ‘murder’ game but ends up one of the guests is found dead. The victim is stabbed through the heart by a ceremonial knife (a symbolic…
When a plane crashes on a remote island, a group of British boys are the sole survivors. The story focuses on the group of boys of their disastrous attempt to govern themselves. It’s not really my cup of tea but I’m impressed with the concept and the hidden…
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." This first line has become one of the most famous in English literature. When Mr. Bingley arrives at Netherfield, Mrs. Bennet sees this as an opportunity for…
Ginny and Sarah have been best friends since school. Sarah is always cheerful and positive whereas Ginny is shy and timid. Sarah is very protective of Ginny, but Ginny doesn’t share the same thought as Sarah. Then, Sarah meets Tom and move into a stunning apartment. They are planning…
Mr. Wong is a feng shui consultant and assisted by Joyce Mcquinnie, a European teenage who is doing work experience in Mr. Wong’s office. Mr. Wong often works with the police and professional mystics when particularly baffling cases arises. The story has overly detailed about feng shui which sometimes…
Aunty Lee’s Delights is a Singaporean restaurant runs by Rosie Lee after losing her husband. The restaurant focuses on Peranakan cuisine attracts both the locals and tourists. Rosie Lee also known as Aunty Lee loves to cook and like to serve her food for the wine-tasting parties hosted by…