Ian McEwan — Soursweet

London, Faber and Faber, 1988. First edition. Paperback. Soursweet is a 1988 British film directed by Mike Newell. The screenplay was written by Ian McEwan from the novel by Timothy Mo. First edition. The story, set in the 1960s, is a comedy drama about a young Hong Kong Chinese couple who emigrate to England and start a family. Initially Chen works long hours in a Chinese restaurant while his wife Lily looks after their baby, dreaming of the day when they can open their own business. When Chen becomes indebted to Triads through gambling he decides it is time for his family to go it alone. In a paperback binding. Externally, generally smart but with slight edgewear to extremities and odd marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Slight age toning due to paper used but clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .