This book was fun to read; it gave a everyman's insight into everyday life in China. There were some strange little factoids thrown in that I really love. Interesting read. I would recommend, but probably won't read again. ( )

Annie Wang has tried to encapsulate some of the attitudes, dilemmas and expectations of modern young women living in China today. Narrated by NiuNiu, Chinese born but educated in the US who has returned to live and work in Beijing, we learn about current views on love,marriage, having kids, sex, abortion, family duty, careers and the consumer society. The author has used the literary device of a group of friends who discuss anything and everything when they are together. It is very episodic, in that the author re-explains who the characters are repeatedly - a bit like when you watch a TV series and each time the programme begins with a little resume saying 'previously on xyz....' You could sum it up as a Chinese version of 'Sex & The City' with Niu Niu in SJP's role. I am now living in Beijing and although I am a LOT older than any of the young women depicted I found it entertaining and quite informative. If you are interested in modern China it is definately worth reading. ( )