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Waiting"In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his
"In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book Award "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation."--The New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love."--The Washington Post "A high achievement indeed."--Ian Buruma, The New York Review of Books "A portrait of Chinese provincial life that terrifies with its emptiness even more than with its all-pervasive vulgarity. The poet in Jin] intersperses these human scenes with achingly beautiful vignettes of natural beauty."--Los Angeles Times "A simple love story that transcends cultural barriers--. From the idyllic countryside to the small towns in northeast China, Jin's depictions are filled with an earthy poetic grace--. Jin's account of daily life in China is convincing and rich in detail."--The Chicago Tribune "Compassionate, earthy, robust, and wise, Waiting blends provocative allegory with all-too-human comedy. The result touches and reveals, bringing to life a singular world in its spectacular intricacy."--Gish Jen, author of Who's Irish? "A remarkable love story. Ha Jin's understanding of the human heart and the human condition transcends borders and time. Waiting is an outstanding literary achievement."--Lisa See, author of On Gold MountainBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 09/19/2000
ISBN: 9780375706417
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.04h x 5.22w x 0.72d
Review Citations: New York Times 09/24/2000 pg. 32
New York Times 12/03/2000 pg. 109
Publishers Weekly Best Books 01/01/1999 pg. 46
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 32563 / Waiting
Reading Level: 6.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 15
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★★★★★ 4
Pretty good.
Size: Queen / Standard, Color: White
Me and my fiancé have been going through a lot of pillows, trying to find the right ones. We go to this local hotel to unwind and use the whirlpool sometimes. Their pillows are immaculate. So I starting looking at “Hotel Pillows”. These are not the same as the hotel pillows, not even close tbh, but they are the best ones I’ve bought so far. They are comfy from day one. I was worried when opening the box and seeing that they had the same cover on them as others I bought before, but they were not the same. Pretty comfortable, and less neck pain than any of the other ones. My house is like the house of pillows and I am finally going to start getting rid of the old ones. Maybe we’ll find some down pillows to put on our registry, but until then, these are staying on my bed.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great pillows
Team Name: Pack of 2, Size: Queen - 20" x 30", Color: White
These are very comfortable, after few sleeps since I got them, they haven't got flat at all, they are really good looking, retain shape well even inside a pillow case, they fit perfect on queen size pillow cases, and they dont get hot while asleep.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A nice comfy pillow.
Team Name: Pack of 2, Size: Queen - 20" x 30", Color: Blue Edge
A Recently had a pillow that broke and needed a new one. I love this pillows firmness. This pillow is expensive just for one, but I gave the other pillow to my brother as I thought if one of his pillows falls apart, he has one too. I’m not sure how durable this pillow is, but it looks pretty sturdy. It does get flat within 3 weeks after opening. It does not cool.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 4
So far, so good
Team Name: Pack of 2, Size: Queen - 20" x 30", Color: White
Nice quality, inflated very quickly after opening.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fluffy, Supportive, and Perfect for a Great Night’s Sleep
Team Name: Pack of 2, Size: Queen - 20" x 30", Color: White
I purchased the Premium Queen Size Pillow set of two on a flash deal, and I’m so glad I did! These pillows have the perfect balance of softness, thickness, and firmness. At about nine inches thick when fluffed, they easily compress down to about three inches, thanks to the down alternative fill. This makes them incredibly supportive without pushing my neck up too high.
The down alternative filling gives just the right amount of “nestle,” letting my head and neck sink in comfortably, which has improved my sleep quality tremendously. They’re fluffy yet still provide that soft firm support I love.
Another big plus is washability. I can toss them in the wash, and they come out looking and feeling like new. For a 2-pack, they’re a fantastic value for money, and I would purchase them again.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2025