When We Were Orphans

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro

Book Locations
  • The Bund

    In "When We Were Orphans," The Bund in Shanghai represents the intersection of the East and West, where Christopher Banks unravels the mysteries of his past.

  • Jingan Temple

    Jingan Temple is a key location where Banks contemplates his identity and the cultural divides he navigates.

  • Nanjing Road

    Nanjing Road in Shanghai is significant as it reflects the contrasts of wealth and poverty, crucial to the novel's themes.

  • French Concession

    The French Concession serves as a backdrop for Banks' investigations, representing the colonial past and its impact on the present.

  • Xintiandi

    Xintiandi is depicted as a place of change and modernity, highlighting the transformation of Shanghai in the novel.

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