![]() ![]() White Jade Tiger is successful, both at telling a gripping story and finishing it in a satisfying, believable way." - Paula Johanson - Times-Colonist, Sept 19, 1993, Julie Lawson has written a story so well grounded in real-life Victoria, B.C., now and in 1881, that the fantasy of time travel between our time and the past seems natural and necessary. ![]() The examination of racism and greed in B.C.'s early days is well integrated into the narrative., Lawson's considerable ability to bring her characters to life, and the adept use of dialogue and description, make this a highly recommended book., "Julie Lawson has written a story so well grounded in real-life Victoria, B.C., now and in 1881, that the fantasy of time travel between our time and the past seems natural and necessary. Lawson skilfully interweaves the narratives of present and past, exploring the concerns of each on many levels. "White Jade Tiger opens up a window onto another world, and allows recognition of the riches inherent in another culture." - Kathleen Bailey, "Lawson's book is especially recommended for strong readers with an interest in history." - Carolyn Helman - Times-Colonist, Dec 14, 1993, This is a complex and ambitious first novel. ![]()
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