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The BorrowedFrom award winning Hong Kong writer Chan Ho Kei, The Borrowed tells the story of Kwan Chun dok, a Hong Kong detective whose career spans fifty years of the territory's history. A deductive powerhouse, Kwan becomes a legend in the force, nicknamed "the Eye of Heaven" by his awe struck colleagues. Divided into six sections told in reverse chronological order each of which covers an important case in Kwan's career and takes place at a pivotal moment in
From award-winning Hong Kong writer Chan Ho-Kei, The Borrowed tells the story of Kwan Chun-dok, a Hong Kong detective whose career spans fifty years of the territory's history. A deductive powerhouse, Kwan becomes a legend in the force, nicknamed "the Eye of Heaven" by his awe-struck colleagues. Divided into six sections told in reverse chronological order--each of which covers an important case in Kwan's career and takes place at a pivotal moment in Hong Kong history from the 1960s to the present day--The Borrowed follows Kwan from his experiences during the Leftist Riot in 1967, when a bombing plot threatens many lives; the conflict between the HK Police and ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) in 1977; the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989; to the Handover in 1997; and the present day of 2013, when Kwan is called on to solve his final case, the murder of a local billionaire, while Hong Kong increasingly resembles a police state. Along the way we meet Communist rioters, ultraviolent gangsters, stallholders at the city's many covered markets, pop singers enmeshed in the high-stakes machinery of star-making, and a people always caught in the shifting balance of political power, whether in London or Beijing--all coalescing into a dynamic portrait of this fascinating city. Tracing a broad historical arc, The Borrowed reveals just how closely everything is connected, how history always repeats itself, and how we have come full circle to repeat the political upheaval and societal unrest of the past. It is a gripping, brilliantly constructed novel from a talented new voice.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Published: 01/03/2017
ISBN: 9780802125880
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.40d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 11/21/2016
Booklist 12/01/2016 pg. 28
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Awesome shirt!
Size: Medium, Color: Blue, Size: Medium, Color: Blue
This is a nice shirt! Let me start by saying I am 6 foot 2, 195pounds with about a 40 inch chest, 42 inches on a good day! Ha ha. I ordered a medium because I wanted an athletic fit. The medium fits just right. For those wanting a normal, roomier fit I would recommend the large for my size. I’ll get a lot of compliments when I wear this shirt. What I like about it is that it is wrinkle free and looks great, I would not wear it on a super hot day with a snug fit. I do live in Florida, so that makes a difference. I also ordered the black one, both the blue and the black look very good for dress /casual. It’s polyester so it’s not super soft, which is OK. That also means it does not shrink.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Nice shirt but seems to be confusion over the color/pattern.
Size: Medium, Color: Teal 02
Nice shirt. Looks sharp and feels comfy. Lightweight and breathable. Definitely an "upscale" polo that looks like it costs more than it does - so very happy with the value. Fits as expected for the size. The only issue is that I ordered a color and style called Teal-02 and they sent me Navy-01. The color and pattern is different. It's not bad, just not what I ordered. I requested a resend of the Teal...and got the same Navy color again. Annoying.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice, but a bit transparent.
Size: X-Large, Color: Lake Green
I love the feel of this shirt. It is very cool and comfortable. The only thing I will add is that this shirt is a bit see-through. If I wear it, I do not feel comfortable unless I have an undershirt on.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice shirt
Size: XX-Large, Color: Black
Great look Great fit... got it in a few colors
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
My son usually wears a Xl in men's clothing, suggests to go up 1 size to be safe
Size: XX-Large, Color: Navy With Blue, Size: XX-Large, Color: Navy With Blue
My son and I picked this suit out for his prom night coming up in May 2026. He trird it on and it fits, looks, and feels great on him!!! Color was spot on to what we wanted.. And how the picture looks is how it exactly came. He ordered a XXL, is 5'9" and weighs 235lbs
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026