Great Modern Chinese novels or The last century in China through Chinese Literature (Part 2)

Written by Paul Gardner. This is the second part of my blog about some of my favourite Chinese novels from the last century, focusing on what the novels reveal about how the writers view political and social developments during this period. Part one covered books that were largely set in China before the Communist revolution … Continue reading Great Modern Chinese novels or The last century in China through Chinese Literature (Part 2)

Book Review: “Once Upon a Time in the East: A Story of Growing up” by Xiaolu Guo

Written by Caterina Bellinetti (@ducky_cat) “It’s difficult to say what English speakers with no experience of East Asia will make of the book.” This is how The Asian Review of Books end their critique of Xiaolu Guo’s memoir. They do have a point because “Once Upon a Time in the East” is not an easy … Continue reading Book Review: “Once Upon a Time in the East: A Story of Growing up” by Xiaolu Guo