Title: The kindness of women
First published: 1991
Description: The sequel to "Empire of the Sun", this story follows the travels of Jim, as he leaves Shanghai after the war and tries to settle firstly in England and then Canada. Shattered by personal tragedy, he throws himself into the maelstrom of the 1960s, searching for peace of mind.
Subjects: Fiction, World War, 1939-1945, History, Modern Literature, English fiction, Engelse fiksie, 18.05 English literature, Fiction, general