Love is Elsewhere: A Record of Love Affairs Among Contemporary Chinese Travelers in Europe

Author: Huang Guanjie
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Pursuing true love yet encountering rampant human desires, playing with sexuality only to fall into the marriage trap, falling in love only to be caught in cultural awkwardness, offering one's body in love only to encounter a single, incapable partner—these series of bizarre cross-cultural love stories, amidst the exotic landscapes of foreign lands, reveal a touch of absurdity and a hint of helplessness. As a seasoned journalist who has traveled to Europe, the author, through in-depth interviews, a unique perspective, and a delicate pen, uncovers the extraordinary love journeys of expatriates in Europe, leaving readers both shocked and deeply reflective. The book not only explores love but also records sexuality, with both aspects coming from the personal experiences of the story's protagonists. All characters in the book, except for the journalist herself, use pseudonyms. Readers are advised not to match names.