Ngan Shun Kau, deputy chief editor of Cosmos Books, surmises that the rhythm of Hong Kong literature follows the fast pace of city life and is incompatible with subtle discussions of emotions. In this respect, Hong Kong literature is far removed from the reading habits of typical Chinese readers.
天地圖書公司副總編輯顏純鉤分析，香港作家作品節奏如同這個城市的生活步調，快速而不容情感細細醞釀，這和傳統華文讀者的閱讀習慣有很大的出入。