Done Waiting

I have finished Waiting, by Ha Jin. It was a very interesting book, showcasing the culture of China. As I read, I found myself comparing the social and cultural norms to those of the US. As an additional layer was the story of Lin Kong, a man who waits 18 years to divorce his wife, only to find that life isn't as perfect as he would have expected. The last third of the book was dedicated more to Kong's feelings and reflections of his life, than about the divorce of his first wife. It was definitely worth reading, as the writing flowed, but was not flowery or overly descriptive, as some books can be.