Extraordinary.... [Ha Jin's] laconic, luminouse prose makes
Ocean of Words a nearly flawless treasure. –
Chicago Tribune A compelling collection of stories, powerful in their unity of theme and rich in their diversity of styles. –
The New York Times Book Review Extraordinary.... [These stories are] shot through with wit and offer glimpses of human motivation that defy retelling.... Read them all. –
Boston Globe An exceptional new talent, capable of wringing rich surprises out of austere materials. –
Portland Oregonian