I'm a sucker for any book set in Modern China, but this one? Avoid at all costs. No redeeming characters at all (except maybe for Magic Gourd, but that's debatable), bad things after bad things after bad things happening over an over again, and too much time spent describing sexual exploits. Oh, and weird time jumps. Can't forget those. I ended up skimming midway through since I was in too deep and just wanted to finish. Not worth your time.