Bookhabit - The Fake Celebrity In China By Robert Black - Written in the customary Robert Black flavour of darkness, a debaucherous, no holds barred tale of booze, sex, drugs and prostitutes in China, as a Kiwi English teacher stumbles from place to place and adventure to adventure, drunkenly navigating his way through early stages of culture shock. This is is a hard hitting controversial book exposing many of the truths about China, the mainland Chinese, their culture and thinking. From teaching in Shenyang to being holed up in his apartment during SARS time in Beijing, to beautiful coconut beaches and sexual debauchery in tropical Hainan Island. Fans of Charles Bukowski should enjoy this book but be warned it is not for the squeamish or easily offended. This is no touchy-feely travel book. Reading this novel it is easy to see Robert Black has matured as a writer and found his voice. A compelling second novel and follow up to The Control Sickness. Also available as a paperback at: http://www.poseidonbooks.com

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The Fake Celebrity In China
By: Robert Black
Written in the customary Robert Black flavour of darkness, a debaucherous, no holds barred tale of booze, sex, drugs and prostitutes in China, as a Kiwi English teacher stumbles from place to place and adventure to adventure, drunkenly navigating his way through early stages of culture shock. This is is a hard hitting controversial book exposing many of the truths about China, the mainland Chinese, their culture and thinking. From teaching in Shenyang to being holed up in his apartment during SARS time in Beijing, to beautiful coconut beaches and sexual debauchery in tropical Hainan Island. Fans of Charles Bukowski should enjoy this book but be warned it is not for the squeamish or easily offended. This is no touchy-feely travel book. Reading this novel it is easy to see Robert Black has matured as a writer and found his voice. A compelling second novel and follow up to The Control Sickness. Also available as a paperback at: http://www.poseidonbooks.com
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Keywords: China English teacher New Zealand Brisbane sex drugs prostitution Mandarin Culture Shock racism fake celebrity status
Categories: Humor
Classification: Adult Only Language: English

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	You da man bro!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Biscuithead Posted Date: 2008-05-22

	Fantastic read Robert, I couldn't put it down!! Your style of writing really brings the reader in. Looking forward to your other books.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: nic Posted Date: 2008-05-20

	very true experience as a foreigner in China , i like the story.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: olivia2 Posted Date: 2008-05-16

	I do understand many of your experiences, looking forward to reading the rest of the book

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: TianKym Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	so out there, very interesting.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: kymtian Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	looking forward to reading the rest of the book.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: dbjowett Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	China is my favorite country Fully descriptive! I love the humor.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: david Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	Quite an interesting read. Make me wonder what will happen to Robert in China.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Bookwormsteve Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	Already read the 1st charpter, not bad tho. Would like to read more about!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: ivy0730lcsq Posted Date: 2008-05-11

	Very dynamic. forcefully written. Very attractive indeed. Can't wait to read the whole book.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: wendy watt Posted Date: 2008-05-09

	Adventure on the weird land of China! Lots of swearing. Cool and real! I do understand many of your experiences. This culture shock is shared by a good many expats.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: jian Posted Date: 2008-05-09

	I was disgusted recently by the actions of the Chinese Torch Bearing Thugs in Canberra recently. I think this book may just be telling the truth about the Chinese.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: david Posted Date: 2008-04-26

	i enjoy reading the truth.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: bob Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	A approach to chinese by Beijing living

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: cj_ocean Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	A approach to Chinese by life details.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: cj_ocean Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	A fantastic start,really enjoyed it, looking forward to reading the rest of the book.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Billy Posted Date: 2008-04-13

	Excellent! reminds the reader of Huber Selby Jr! VERY GOOD! I am ordering the book right now :)

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Anthony Lloyd Posted Date: 2008-04-08

	it's very realistic, very quick-moving, very vivid. as people have said, interesting style. i actually want to keep on reading, which isn't my usual reaction for any of the random novels on the shelves of a bookstore. excellent~~

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: yellowyellowyellow Posted Date: 2008-04-07

	i have read the whole book , it vivily describe the life in China , not bad ,i think

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: olivia2 Posted Date: 2008-03-26

	paints a pretty vivid picture, cant wait to read more of it

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: timo Posted Date: 2008-03-24

	well written,can't wait to get the rest of the book.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Robbie Smith Posted Date: 2008-03-17

	unforgetable experience.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Susan Posted Date: 2008-03-17

	loved the writing style.Have read whole book but not from this site.Found this site after searching for other books by same author

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: k1w1dent Posted Date: 2008-03-17

	Fully descriptive! I love the humor.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Donicia Posted Date: 2008-03-16

	China is my favorite country, recognize a lot from mr. Black's description of the country and it's inhabitants.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Monique Posted Date: 2008-03-16

	Interesting style.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: kiwijim Posted Date: 2008-03-13