In the fictional Chinese city of Yong'an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the stories of its fabled beasts. These creatures live alongside humans in near-inconspicuousness--save their greenish skin, serrated earlobes, and strange birthmarks. Aided by her elusive former professor and his enigmatic assistant, our narrator sets off to document each beast, and is slowly drawn deeper into a mystery that threatens her very sense of self.
Ge Yan Books
Yan Ge is an author whose works delve into the intricacies of modern life and societal shifts in China. Her writing often explores themes of identity, culture, and familial relationships with keen insight and subtle humor. Yan Ge possesses a unique ability to capture the essence of human experience through compelling narratives and vivid characters. Her literary voice resonates with readers seeking a profound reflection on the world around us.
Elsewhere
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The highly anticipated English-language debut from a literary star - nine iridescent, beguiling, witty and wonderous stories of dispossession and longing.
Im Städtchen Pingle in der chinesischen Provinz Sichuan wird so scharf gegessen, dass die Leute mit einem Loch in der Zunge groß werden. Frau Duan genießt als Matriarchin des örtlichen Bohnenpasten-Imperiums höchstes Ansehen. Die Feier zu ihrem achtzigsten Geburtstag soll ein gesellschaftliches Großereignis werden. Doch die von überallher anreisende Verwandtschaft hat nicht nur gute Wünsche im Gepäck ...
Une famille explosive
- 379 pages
- 14 hours of reading