Rob Schmitz's book Street of Eternal Happiness tells about a street that cuts through the center of Shanghai, China. Focusing on this particular street, the author tells his story through the eyes of its residents and their varied views and opinions on modern China. The author's perspective is quite unique. He uses the microscopic model (the street) to take a glimpse at the macroscopic model (China as a whole and its place on the world stage). This model allows the reader to relate to and empathize with the various characters in his book.
Reading the book was a breeze, as the author uses entertaining prose in order to bring the book to life.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review
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