How a novel set in Taiwan sparked a cultural reckoning NPR | By Jan Camenzind Broomby Published July 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM AKDT Facebook Email Listen • 3:57 Taiwan Travelogue is a novel exploring a journey through 1930s Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule. Today, it's prompting a fresh look at the island's complex history and identity. Copyright 2026 NPR