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An epic coming-of-age novel set in the years leading up to the Tiananmen Square protests, it explores young love and enduring friendships. In 1970s Beijing, Lai grows up in a vibrant, working-class neighborhood. Her father is a reclusive presence, while her mother, a passionate patriot, is often consumed by gossip. Only her grandmother truly recognizes Lai's potential. Lai's childhood innocence is shattered by a frightening encounter with police, and she learns about her father's trauma from the Cultural Revolution. As she matures, a wise bookseller introduces her to influential literature, expanding her emotional and intellectual horizons. She navigates the complexities of friendship, grief, and first love. A gifted student, Lai earns a scholarship to Peking University, where she joins a group of unique individuals striving for authenticity amidst the Communist Party's demands for conformity. As political tensions rise and student resistance intensifies, they become part of a movement advocating for change, demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of danger. Inspired by her own experiences, the novel is a haunting tale of youth and self-discovery, set against a pivotal historical backdrop. It captures the hope and idealism of a generation willing to sacrifice for freedom.
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Tiananmen Square, Lai Wen
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2024
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- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Tiananmen Square
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Lai Wen
- Editore
- Swift Press
- Pubblicato
- 2024
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 528
- ISBN10
- 1800753462
- ISBN13
- 9781800753464
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa
- Valutazione
- 3,75 su 5
- Descrizione
- An epic coming-of-age novel set in the years leading up to the Tiananmen Square protests, it explores young love and enduring friendships. In 1970s Beijing, Lai grows up in a vibrant, working-class neighborhood. Her father is a reclusive presence, while her mother, a passionate patriot, is often consumed by gossip. Only her grandmother truly recognizes Lai's potential. Lai's childhood innocence is shattered by a frightening encounter with police, and she learns about her father's trauma from the Cultural Revolution. As she matures, a wise bookseller introduces her to influential literature, expanding her emotional and intellectual horizons. She navigates the complexities of friendship, grief, and first love. A gifted student, Lai earns a scholarship to Peking University, where she joins a group of unique individuals striving for authenticity amidst the Communist Party's demands for conformity. As political tensions rise and student resistance intensifies, they become part of a movement advocating for change, demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of danger. Inspired by her own experiences, the novel is a haunting tale of youth and self-discovery, set against a pivotal historical backdrop. It captures the hope and idealism of a generation willing to sacrifice for freedom.