"Exciting Times" by James Fen is a contemporary novel categorized as satirical and social literature. It explores the contradictions faced by the younger generation in a world increasingly complicated by politics, globalization, and the search for identity.

The narrative follows a young Irishman who travels to Hong Kong to work as a teacher. There, he finds himself embroiled in emotional and intellectual conflicts reflecting the turmoil of his generation: caught between personal ambitions based on individual freedom and the realization of global capitalism's constraints and the city's political tensions.

James Fen blends sharp wit and scathing critique in the novel, raising questions about the meaning of freedom, right and wrong in human relationships, and the impact of major events on everyday life.

The book is considered one of the striking new voices in contemporary English literature and has been widely acclaimed for its distinctive style and language that combines depth with irony.