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Set against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the narrative follows two young communist revolutionaries whose passionate yet forbidden love challenges the conservative norms of their village. As their ambitions collide with societal expectations, themes of betrayal and personal sacrifice emerge, highlighting the tension between individual desires and collective ideology. This gripping tale explores the complexities of love and loyalty in a time of upheaval, showcasing the struggles of those who dare to defy tradition.
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Hard Like Water, Yan Lianke
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Hard Like Water
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Yan Lianke
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780802158123
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the narrative follows two young communist revolutionaries whose passionate yet forbidden love challenges the conservative norms of their village. As their ambitions collide with societal expectations, themes of betrayal and personal sacrifice emerge, highlighting the tension between individual desires and collective ideology. This gripping tale explores the complexities of love and loyalty in a time of upheaval, showcasing the struggles of those who dare to defy tradition.