Will I love Noble House?

I am recommending this book as it introduces the lead character to a new lifestyle from that which she’s used to in the United States. Business and life in Hong Kong are at first crazy and overwhelming, but then she slowly, over time, learns how to adapt and thrive. She begins to feel at home in Hong Kong and doesn’t want to return to her life in the United States.

This is how I felt when I first came to Thailand. But once I became more familiar with life in Thailand, I realized that living on a remote island would… show more.

Incredible character development, fascinating history, and a story that takes place in one week, yet has enough action and details to fill several years. [This book is what inspired me to incorporate dates and/or times/locations in my chapter headings.] The story is set in Hong Kong in the early 1960s and the author’s understanding of the culture clash between the British who think they are in control and the Chinese who are using them, while making plans for their inevitable exit.

Unstoppable breathtaking reading. Twists and turns of unimaginable proportions with achingly deep aspects of human nature, with characters swept by greed and hidden loyalties. An epic, totally satisfying read that leaves the reader craving for more. In all his books, James Clavell has a way of embedding his characters into your head, even when one is not reading the book at the time. His writing style, plus the fact that he is in no rush to weave his story so brilliantly makes this book a memorably enjoyable read.