As the only female village chief in the province, the pressure to succeed politically and personally on Kong Fanhua is enormous. Amid a crackdown on the controversial one-child policy, a pregnant runaway triggers a series of bizarre and seemingly intractable problems for Fanhua to solve involving ghosts, camels, Americans and more.
Li Er is celebrated for his innovative fiction, garnering acclaim from both scholars and a dedicated readership. This landmark English translation of his novel, Coloratura, showcases his literary prowess and marks a significant moment in bringing his work to a broader audience. The book is a testament to his status as one of China's leading contemporary writers.