Despite the constant danger, the boys risk reading the literature ito find an escape from their reality. When the boys find a friend in the daughter of a local tailor, they’re thrilled to discover that the girl’s family has a hidden stash of Western classic literature. The international bestseller Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress tells the tale of two city boys who are exiled to an isolated village for the purpose of “re-education” during the Cultural Revolution. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Dai Sijie It follows a young woman who is driven to seek revenge and regain her independence after a series of events throws her into a life that is not of her choosing. Jepson’s novel takes place in a China on the edge of revolution. All the Flowers in Shanghai: A Novel Duncan JepsonĪll the Flowers in Shanghai is a sweeping historical fiction novel reminiscent of favorites like Memoirs of a Geisha and Empress. We searched bookshelves, lists of bestsellers, and countless reviews to find the 30 best novels about China. Whether you’re traveling to China or just dreaming of it, a good book provides an insight into the country that few other experiences can.
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