When Red Is Black

[Qiu Xiaolong s] finest novel."
The New York Times

A vivid portrait of modern  Chinese society . . . A work of real distinction.
The Wall Street Journal

These are mysteries to savor.
Booklist, Starred Review

Chen is the fascinating creation of poet and translator Qiu Xiaolong . . . As in Qiu s first two books, the ghosts of Mao s bloody Cultural Revolution . . . lead to murder.
Chicago Tribune

Read When Red Is Black for insights into understanding today s Shanghai and China.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Compelling.
Times-Picayune

A great read.
The Guardian

The most sophisticated series to date, and one feels Qiu pushing the envelope of the detective series genre.
Asian Review of Books

  Shanghai in transition . . . Fascinating.
Kirkus Reviews

Insightful.
Publishers Weekly

  [A] terrific series . . . A cultural twist and unusual direction that make [Qiu s] books well worth reading.
Rocky Mountain News

  A terrific murder mystery.
The Midwest Book Review

Captivating and Intriguing.
Mystery News