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Gwulo's 2008 Top Ten

Submitted by David on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 18:00

After seeing Air Raid shelters in the 2006 and 2007 Top Ten lists, they don't make a showing in the list for 2008. You don't escape my fondness for tunnels completely though - see number 4 !


 

#10 - Martin Booth's 'Golden Boy' : Further information (29,135 views)

In Martin Booth's final book - titled Gweilo or Golden Boy depending on the market - he re-lives his childhood in 1950s Hong Kong. His adventures and the colourful characters he meets are a very enjoyable read, especially for anyone who who has lived in Hong Kong.