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Waiting"In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his
"In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book Award "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation."--The New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love."--The Washington Post "A high achievement indeed."--Ian Buruma, The New York Review of Books "A portrait of Chinese provincial life that terrifies with its emptiness even more than with its all-pervasive vulgarity. The poet in Jin] intersperses these human scenes with achingly beautiful vignettes of natural beauty."--Los Angeles Times "A simple love story that transcends cultural barriers--. From the idyllic countryside to the small towns in northeast China, Jin's depictions are filled with an earthy poetic grace--. Jin's account of daily life in China is convincing and rich in detail."--The Chicago Tribune "Compassionate, earthy, robust, and wise, Waiting blends provocative allegory with all-too-human comedy. The result touches and reveals, bringing to life a singular world in its spectacular intricacy."--Gish Jen, author of Who's Irish? "A remarkable love story. Ha Jin's understanding of the human heart and the human condition transcends borders and time. Waiting is an outstanding literary achievement."--Lisa See, author of On Gold MountainBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 09/19/2000
ISBN: 9780375706417
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.04h x 5.22w x 0.72d
Review Citations: New York Times 09/24/2000 pg. 32
New York Times 12/03/2000 pg. 109
Publishers Weekly Best Books 01/01/1999 pg. 46
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 32563 / Waiting
Reading Level: 6.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 15
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★★★★★ 5
Very nice
Color: Green
It’s such a cute backpack! I’d get the beige color if using for work. The olive green can look a bit flashy in a corporate environment :( old people don’t know how to have fun
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Backpack
Color: Green
I love this backpack which can carry laptop for work. Before I always carried two bags when I went to work. Now, I only need to carry this backpack which is enough for me everyday. The color is great too. Even though I carried a lot of stuff, I did not feel that heavy at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Nice but a bit small
Color: Dusty Pink
I like it. The color is great and it looks like the picture. You won't be tricked when you get it. However, it's a bit small. If you commute on the bus or train, this wouldn't work. It doesn't hold enough for that type of trip. But overall, it's nice just small.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Beis Dupe
Color: Dusty Pink, Color: Dusty Pink
The best Beis dupe. Matches my atlas pink suitcase perfectly. Good quality and fits my 16.5” laptop! I am thrilled. After ordering another brand and getting scammed I am over the moon with this travelers choice bag. Don’t waste your time trying cheaper versions. THIS is the one to buy!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love
Color: Latte Beige
Good quality, perfect travel bag. Can’t wait to use it with the matching luggage on my next trip!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
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