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Chinese Don Quixote; psychoanalytic comedic quest.
If you appreciate the fusion of humor and a touch of absurdity with a serious quest, "Mr Muo's Travelling Couch" might just be the adventure for you. This novel blends cultural commentary with the whimsy of fantasy, offering a unique exploration of love and corruption through the eyes of China's first fictional psychoanalyst. You'll find yourself pondering deeper societal issues while chuckling at the protagonist's quirky misadventures.
- Prix Femina (2003)
- Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780099470182
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 2.8
(rated by 1604 readers)
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Chinese Don Quixote; psychoanalytic comedic quest.
If you appreciate the fusion of humor and a touch of absurdity with a serious quest, "Mr Muo's Travelling Couch" might just be the adventure for you. This novel blends cultural commentary with the whimsy of fantasy, offering a unique exploration of love and corruption through the eyes of China's first fictional psychoanalyst. You'll find yourself pondering deeper societal issues while chuckling at the protagonist's quirky misadventures.
- Prix Femina (2003)
- Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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