elishamuir 's review for:

The Borrowed by Chan Ho-Kei
4.5
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

An incredible collection of mysteries elegantly wrapped in a gripping look at Hong Kong through decades of change. Bouncing between Columbo-type "one more things" to taut locked-room thrillers to buddy cop action reminiscent of the very best, Chan Ho-Kei has crafted something special here.