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Harry Wu
Bitter Winds: A Memoir of My Years in China's Gulag
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This book is a raw and powerful memoir that delves into the depths of the human spirit. Through Harry Wu's harrowing experiences in China's gulag, readers are exposed to the unimaginable brutality and oppression he endured. Yet, the most remarkable aspect is Wu's refusal to give up, his unwavering hold on life that shines through even in the darkest moments. Bitter Winds is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder of the resilience that lies within us all.
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Ma Jian, Flora Drew
Beijing Coma
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Beijing Coma by Ma Jian is a powerful account of a young student's life in China during the Cultural Revolution and the Tiananmen Square protest. This book is a must-read for those interested in Chinese history and politics, as it provides a unique perspective on the events that occurred. The book's most distinctive feature is its unflinching portrayal of the brutality of the Chinese government towards its citizens, particularly the students who participated in peaceful protests. Positioned as a modern literary masterpiece, it will leave readers emotionally moved and introspective about their own societies.
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Ma Jian
Stick Out Your Tongue
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Stick Out Your Tongue is a unique and thought-provoking book that takes readers on a journey through the fascinating and mysterious culture of Tibet. It offers insight into the lives and customs of the Tibetan people, as well as the impact of China's political regime. The book expertly weaves together fact and fiction, resulting in a haunting and memorable reading experience that will stay with readers long after they finish the book. Highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring different cultures and societal issues.
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Jiang Rong, Howard Goldblatt
Wolf Totem
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Searching for spirituality in 1960s China during the Cultural Revolution, Beijing intellectual Chen Zhen travels to the pristine grasslands of Inner Mongolia to live among the nomadic Mongols--the decendants of the Mongol hords who once terrorized the world. At the core of their beliefs is the notion of a triangular balance between the earth, man, and the fierce, otherworldly Mongolian wolf whose fates are all intricately linked. The few wolves that remain haunt the steppes locked with the nomads in a profoundly spiritual battle for survival. But when the peace is shattered by the intrusion of modernity, the age-old balance is disrupted, and life on the grasslands will never be the same. Part period epic, part fable for modern days, Wolf Totem is a heady immersion into the heart of Chinese and Mongolian culture.
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Yu Hua
Brothers
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From the acclaimed--and controversial--Chinese novelist: a spirited comedy of society running amok in modern China that follows two brothers riding the dizzying roller coaster of life in a newly capitalist world.Baldy Li is a girl-crazy, teenage ne’er-do-well; his stepbrother, Song Gang, is by contrast bookish and compassionate. But despite their differences, they have vowed always to be close. They both, however, love Lin Hong, the most attractive girl in their village. While Baldy Li schemes to win her heart, inadvertently alienating her with his persistent crudeness, Lin Hong falls in love with his more respectable brother. And as the years pass and fortunes are made and lost, the brothers struggle to maintain their ties even as the world around them changes almost beyond recognition. With an unrivalled understanding of Chinese history and a satiric, compassionate eye, Yu Hua has created a book that will resonate with Western readers just as it dazzled--and scandalized--millions of Chinese. By turns comic and tragic, filled with sly humor and a vibrant sense of life in China today, Brothers is the most important work to date from this award-winning writer.
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Ma Jian, Flora Drew
The Dark Road
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"If a panda gets pregnant, the entire nation celebrates. But if a woman gets pregnant she's treated like a criminal. What kind of country is this?" Meili, a young peasant woman is married to Kongzi, a village school teacher, and a distant descendant of the great sage Confucius. They have a daughter, but desperate to carry on his illustrious line, Kongzi gets Meili pregnant without waiting for official permission. When family planning officers storm into the village to arrest violators of the population control policy, mother, father and daughter are forced to make a fugitive life on the river. Meili dreams of reaching a place called Heaven, a vast stinking wilderness of toxic waste, where the men eventually turn infertile and the family planning officers don't dare to go. But as their troubled quest to give birth to a son continues, it becomes clear that Kongzi and Meili are not just raging against the state -- they are at war with one another.
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Liu Heng, Howard Goldblatt
Black Snow
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1. This book would be a good read for someone who enjoys psychological thrillers set in dark and oppressive settings. It offers a unique and unflinching glimpse into the mind of a young man struggling to find meaning in a totalitarian society.
2. Black Snow is a compelling depiction of obsession and the consequences it can have on an individual's life. The exploration of the gray world of totalitarianism adds a layer of complexity to the story, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the psychological impact of oppressive regimes.
3. This book stands out for its vivid portrayal of contemporary Beijing and the lifestyles of the young generation. Its relentless narrative and exploration of obsession make it an engrossing read for those who enjoy character-driven stories set in unique and immersive settings.
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Geling Yan
White Snake and Other Stories
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White Snake and Other Stories' unique feature is the portrayal of characters that have left their homes. The stories chart their transformation as they navigate intimate and unlikely relationships. The book also provides a sensuous experience to readers. Recommended for those interested in Chinese literature and culture or short stories exploring intimate relationships in different cultural settings.
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Xingjian Gao Gao Xingjia
Buying a Fishing Rod for my Grandfather
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Paperback. Pub Date :2010-05-21 192 English Harper Perennial From Chinas first-ever winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature comes an exquisite new book of fictions. none of which has ever been published before in English . A young couple on honeymoon visit a beautiful temple up in the mountains. and spend the day intoxicated by the tranquillity of the setting; a swimmer is paralysed by a sudden cramp and finds himself stranded far out to sea on a cold autumn day; a man reminisces about his beloved grandfather. who used to make his own fishing rods from lengths of crooked bamboo straightened over a fire ... Blending the crisp immediacy of the present moment with the soft afterglow of memory and nostalgia. these stories hum with simplicity and wisdom - and will delight anyone who loved Gaos bestselling novels. Soul Mountain and One Mans Bible.
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John King Fairbank, Merle Goldman
China : A New History
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Recommended for history enthusiasts, traces China's rich civilization through its ups and downs with a focus on the struggles of forming and maintaining a cohesive identity, while fiercely protecting individualism, the book offers an insight into how family, intellect, and autocratic rule blend to form what is contemporary China.
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Zhang Wei
The Ancient Ship
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This book is a captivating journey through the tumultuous years of post-liberation China, as seen through the lives of the Sui, Zhao, and Li families. The author, Wei, beautifully captures the transformation of the fictional town of Wali, once a bustling hub of sailing ships, now left with the enchanting remnants of an ancient wooden ship. With rich storytelling and vivid descriptions, "The Ancient Ship" offers a poignant exploration of societal changes and the enduring human spirit, making it a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
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Mai Jia
In The Dark
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In The Dark is a must-read for fans of espionage novels, as it takes you deep into the world of China's secret services. The book is filled with unique and intriguing characters that readers will quickly get attached to, and the story is full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Mai Jia's writing is beautiful and haunting, and he masterfully weaves a tale of love, sacrifice, and betrayal. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery, or who is looking for a thrilling read that will leave them thinking long after they've turned the last page.
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Jiang Rong, Howard Goldblatt
Wolf Totem
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Wei Hui
Marrying Buddha
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Her second semi-autobiographical novel of desire and lust in a new city far from China...According to the author, Marrying Buddha is the continuation of her first novel Shanghai Baby, the international bestseller which was banned in China and catapulted her to fame and notoriety in the country of her birth. As in Shanghai Baby, the protagonist is Coco, a young successful female novelist who decides to leave Shanghai for New York. Coco embarks on the next leg of life's journey, a road that leads her through love, desire, and spiritual awakening. In Manhattan she meets Muju. Muju and Coco share a deep, intense passion, experimenting and exploring their desires at every available opportunity. But into this relationship enters glamorous, wealthy and impossibly urbane New Yorker Nick. And when as a result her relationship with Muju is threatened, Coco returns to China, to the tiny temple-studded island of Putu, the place of her birth. It is on Mount Putu where Coco finds some inner peace - but once back in Shanghai she is visited by both Muju and Nick and is once again caught up in the intensity and passion of the two relationships. After both men leave Coco discovers she is pregnant, but has no idea of whether it is Muju or Nick who is the father...
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Ma Jian
Red Dust
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Red Dust is a must-read for those interested in China's recent history and culture. Through Ma Jian's insightful journey, readers can gain a unique perspective on China's societal challenges. The book is a compelling mix of beautiful descriptions of the country's natural beauty and commentary on the repressive nature of China's government in the 1980s.
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Joel Martinsen, Liu Cixin
Ball Lightning
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When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of mysterious natural phenomenon. His search takes him to stormy mountaintops, an experimental military weapons lab, and an old Soviet science station.The more he learns, the more he comes to realize that ball lightning is just the tip of an entirely new frontier in particle physics. Although Chen’s quest provides a purpose for his lonely life, his reasons for chasing his elusive quarry come into conflict with soldiers and scientists who have motives of their own: a beautiful army major with an obsession with dangerous weaponry, and a physicist who has no place for ethical considerations in his single-minded pursuit of knowledge.
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Ioannis Mentzas, Wu Zhuoliu
Orphan of Asia
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Born in Japanese-occupied Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China by his grandfather but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia , ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. Wu's autobiographical novel, completed in 1945, is widely regarded as a classic of modern Asian literature and a groundbreaking expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness. Originally written in Japanese and now translated into English for the first time, Orphan of Asia offers a powerful depiction of the political, cultural, and psychological impact of colonialism.Orphan of Asia begins during Taiming's childhood in Taiwan, which has been annexed to Japan only recently. Taiming eventually makes his mark in the colonial Japanese educational system and graduates from a prestigious college. However, he finds that his Japanese education and his adoption of modern ways have alienated him from his family and native village. He becomes a teacher in the Japanese colonial system but soon realizes that there is something seriously wrong with the status quo. He quits his post but finds that, having repudiated his roots, he doesn't seem to belong anywhere.Thus begins Taiming's long journey for his rightful place. But neither in Japan, where he goes to study physics in the belief that technology represents the future, nor in mainland China, where he marries and has a daughter, does he ever come to feel at home or find his calling. Although he assiduously avoids politics, Taiming can't help being caught up in the conflicts that shaped modern East Asian history. He is accused of spying for both China and Japan after hostilities breakout between the two countries, and he witnesses the effects of Japanese imperial expansion, the horrors of war, and the sense of anger and powerlessness felt by those living under colonial rule.
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Su Tong
My Life as Emperor
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A tableau of life in the court of a child emperor, a boy of few talents and limited interests who displays a variety of recognizable and eternal human qualities, good and bad.
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Howard Goldblatt, Mo Yan
Big Breasts and Wide Hips
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"Big Breasts And Wide Hips" is a gripping portrayal of life in a rural Chinese community throughout the 20th century. It eloquently follows a boy-child who is narration the story and comes from a family comprising strong women, weak husbands, and a mixture of good and bad government officials, bandits, and hard-drinking missionaries. Overall, the novel is a poignant and beautifully told depiction of the unsung heroes that make communities cohesive and vibrant, and their struggles.
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Ma Jian, Flora Drew
Beijing Coma
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Beijing Coma could be an engaging read for those interested in contemporary Chinese politics and student movements. Ma Jian's skillful storytelling weaves together the events leading up to the Tiananmen Square massacre and the aftermath. Through the eyes of Dai Wei, the protagonist, the reader is forced to confront the harsh realities of China's ever-changing political landscape and its impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. The novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of political oppression.
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