Tai-Pan : een roman over Hongkong

The depiction of Chinese and Western characters feels nuanced and layered. I'm curious whether this was based on extensive research or a personal perspective.

While the detailed diplomacy added depth, I found myself wondering if that was intentional or if it slowed the story's momentum at times.

The historical backdrop adds so much richness, but I'm interested in what drove Clavell to focus on this particular period and place.