Judy K

This is a beautiful essay Kong. I live in Los Angeles, CA and I also value my solitude above everything besides reading, though that is a special form of solitude. I wanted to tell you that people from China visit my blog and that is thrilling to me. The sentence I like the best in your essay is: "I always think, either as a reader or as a writer, one person-anyone-can struggle against this filthy world by entering into a world of literature." I feel that way as well.

I've been following your career, Mr Freeman, In a lurking sort of manner. I am an admirer of your energy, initiative and many of your reviews. Congratulations on your new post in the lit world. I think your ideas are intelligent and "grand" in the British meaning. Best wishes.