"Welcome to Singapore, Rachael - where arguing about food is the national pastime"
"This isn't a palace. It's just a big house."
"They sailed past Lantau Island, Charlie bowing respectfully to the giant Buddha at its peak, and skirted past tiny picturesque islands like Aizhou and Sanmen,with their rugged outcroppings and hiddlen inlets."
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Why - I saw this on a list of books to read before the movie comes out. There are 2 sequels and I am looking forward to seeing the movie.