The Explosion Chronicles

Name: The Explosion Chronicles
Author: Yan Lianke

by Yan Lianke

Dark satirical novel about corruption and violence in construction and capitalism

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Yan Lianke

Controversial and prolific Chinese novelist whose darkly satirical fiction has been repeatedly banned in China for its unsparing critique of Communist ideology. Lenin's Kisses and The Years Months Days are among his most celebrated works.

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Dream of Ding VillageMagical realism novel about blood donation schemes and rural collapse in modern China
Lenin's KissesSurreal narrative exploring revolution, desire, and memory in contemporary China
The Day the Sun Died
Serve the People!Absurdist narrative about militarized domesticity and power in contemporary China
Serve the PeopleAbsurdist exploration of ideology, service, and power in Chinese society
The Days Months Years