BOOKS FROM CHINAFrog
by Mo Yan
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Set in China
Male author
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The sweeping history of modern China through the lens of the nation's controversial one-child policy. Frog opens with a playwright nicknamed Tadpole who plans to write about his aunt. In her youth, Gugu-- the beautiful daughter of a famous doctor and staunch Communist-- is revered for her skill as a midwife. But when her lover defects, Gugu's own loyalty to the Party is questioned. She decides to prove her allegiance by strictly enforcing the one-child policy, keeping tabs on the number of children in the village, and performing abortions on women as many as eight months pregnant.--
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(4 weeks ago) |
30 Jan, 2025
Frog by Mo Yan is a thought-provoking and deeply moving novel that will resonate with readers who are interested in exploring the complexities of Chinese history, culture, and society, particularly those who appreciate nuanced portrayals of the human cost of social and political upheaval.
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