Blogger News Network (12/16/09)
"Historical Fiction is a tough nut to crack. It is so easy to fall into the trap of modifying the facts to meet the fiction.… As Historical Fiction books go, this is without doubt one of the best I have read in 2009, and my guess is that it is going to surpass the success that the author had with My Splendid Concubine." Simon Barrett, Blogger News Network
"Our Hart is … a historical novel in the finest tradition, where one cannot be sure what is real and what is fiction. … the characters are interesting, and many are ‘fleshed out’ so as to gain truly lifelike proportions. And underlying all, is a most unconventional, and poignant, love story. Our Hart is a book that readers will find so intriguing as to be hard to put down." by John H. Manhold from FascinatingAuthors.com
So Many Precious Books, So Little Time (2/10/10)
Though "Our Hart could be read as a stand alone book, I highly recommend that you read 'My Splendid Concubine' first, as it gives you quite a bit of background that makes 'Our Hart' a richer read. I highly recommend both of these books to historical fiction lovers who are interested in Chinese culture."
"I enjoyed this look at a time and place that was fraught with uncertainty and was pleased to get to know the force of nature that was Robert Hart. I think that those readers with a discerning eye for Chinese history would be greatly impacted by this book and learn a lot about not only the area, but the politics of the time period. Don't let the simple style fool you, this is a story full of bravery, honor and sacrifice. A very compelling read."
Pudgy Penguin Perusals (1/28/10)
Peeking Between the Pages (3/1/10)