The highly anticipated English-language debut from a literary star - nine iridescent, beguiling, witty and wonderous stories of dispossession and longing.
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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.
- 2024
- 2021
Strange Beasts of China
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2021 "Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror of 2021"—The Washington Post From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast… 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. Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love and morality with whimsy and stylistic verve.
- 2019
WHITE HORSE
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of contemporary small-town life in China, this gripping psychological tale offers a deep exploration of human emotions and societal dynamics. The narrative is enriched with sharp insights that reveal the complexities of relationships and the darker sides of community interactions, making it a compelling read that delves into the psyche of its characters.