Gann was such a great writer that during his heyday the only peer with whom critics could compare him was Hemingway. Rarely does a reader get an energetic adventure tale laced with such colorful and memorable char Ernest K.
Gann’s robust and vibrant tale of adventure in post-war Hong Kong is painted on a massive canvas, yet because of its rich detail it becomes an intimate look at a place and time. After reading Soldier of Fortune, you might conclude that it should have been the other way around. Knowing this, disregarding all warnings about the man, Jane seeks him out.and the stage is set for action.moreĮrnest K. Each one points to Hank Lee-the fabulous American whom people either know too well or don't know at all-as the one who might save Louis. From the hotels and embassies to the dives, she follows every slightest lead.
So Jane comes to Hong Kong with a few thousand dollars and a great determination to help this man who, for the first time in his life, cannot help himself. From the hotels and embassies to the dives, she fo Louis Hoyt, Jane's wild Irish husband, has traveled the world over on lock and looks and personality. Louis Hoyt, Jane's wild Irish husband, has traveled the world over on lock and looks and personality.
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