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Eat Company Sleep Bunk Berth - Thryft
Wee Kiat

Eat Company Sleep Bunk Berth

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This book would be a good read for someone interested in exploring the intricacies of modern Singaporean life. With its focus on the everyday experiences of its characters, readers can get a sense of what it's like to live in a bustling city while navigating the challenges of personal relationships and professional aspirations. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it weaves together diverse perspectives to create a multifaceted portrait of Singaporean society.

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The Song of Everlasting Sorrow
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Anyi Wang, Susan Chan Egan, Michael Berry

The Song of Everlasting Sorrow

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If you're drawn to stories that entwine personal fates with vast historical canvases, "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" might just resonate with you. It offers a window into a woman's life sculpted against the backdrop of a changing Shanghai, capturing the allure and pain of a bygone era with intimate storytelling. As Wang Qiyao's life unwinds through China's turbulent times, her pursuit of beauty and longing for the glamorous life become a poignant reflection of the universal quest for meaning amidst life's impermanence.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Tsai Chih Chung

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

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If you're fascinated by grand historical epics and intricate political strategies, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will captivate you. Its depiction of the ambitious rulers and their pursuit for supremacy melds fact with fiction, providing an immersive dive into China's turbulent past. This book thrives on its rich character development and strategic warfare, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of history and classic literature.

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One Man's Bible - Thryft
Gao Xingjian

One Man's Bible

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If you're intrigued by the resilience of the human spirit amidst political turmoil, Gao Xingjian's "One Man's Bible" could be a compelling read for you. It's not just historical context or a personal memoir; it's a crafted narrative that immerses you in the psychological and emotional landscape of a man caught in the whirlwind of China's Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. This book could provide a profound understanding of the intersection between the personal and the political, delivered with a literary grace that earned Gao a Nobel Prize.

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My Life As Emperor - Thryft
Su Tong

My Life As Emperor

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This book could be a good read for someone searching for a vivid and immersive story that delves into the themes of power, identity, and personal growth. The author expertly weaves a narrative that takes you on a journey through the trials and tribulations of emperorship, giving you a deep understanding of the complexities of ruling and the human experience. Prepare to be engrossed in a world of intrigue, ambition, and profound introspection.

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Strange tales of Liaozhai =: [Liao zhai zhi yi xuan] - Thryft
Pu Songling

Strange tales of Liaozhai =: [Liao zhai zhi yi xuan]

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Brothers - Thryft
Yu Hua

Brothers

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"Brothers" will resonate with you, especially if you enjoy stories woven through with family dynamics and personal ambition. As you turn the pages, you'll navigate the complex relationship between Baldy Li and Song Gang, brothers by fate who carve divergent paths amid the tumultuous backdrop of the Cultural Revolution. Yu Hua meticulously draws characters that stay with you, tangled in a web of love, rivalry, and the inexorable pull of destiny. This novel isn't just a family saga; it's a mirror reflecting the transformative journey of not just two men but of a nation itself.

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The Crazed - Thryft
Ha Jin

The Crazed

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The Crazed, by Ha Jin, takes place during a time of political upheaval in China. The main character, Jian Wan, finds himself navigating through a world that is slowly unraveling. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is how it portrays the breakdown of an individual's psyche during times of turmoil. It would be a good read for those interested in how political events can affect the human psyche.

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The King of Trees : Three Novellas: The King of Trees, The King of Chess, The King of Children - Thryft
Bonnie S. MacDougall, Ah Cheng

The King of Trees : Three Novellas: The King of Trees, The King of Chess, The King of Children

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Recommendation: - This book is a captivating and poetic portrayal of friendship and resilience during the Cultural Revolution in China. It beautifully combines traditional and vernacular elements, offering a unique perspective on this tumultuous period. The novellas explore the passions and noble emotions that arise in the face of adversity, leaving a profound impact on the reader's heart. If you are interested in delving into the complexities of human connections and the power of personal pursuits, "The King of Trees" is a must-read.

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Candy - Thryft
Mian Mian, Andrea Lingenfelter

Candy

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I quit trusting anything that anyone told me. My life was skidding into darkness at high speed, and I couldn't stop it. I didn't think that there was a man anywhere in the world who could love me. I was 22 years old and dead on the vine. I want to see a thousand lonely strangers dancing happily at my party. An international literary phenomenon—now available for the first time in English translation—Candy is a blast of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll that opens up to us a modern China we've never seen before.

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Five Spice Street - Thryft
Can Xue, Karen Gernant, Zeping Chen

Five Spice Street

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"Five Spice Street" could be a mesmerizing journey for you if you're drawn to books that blend reality with the fantastic, challenging you to question the nature of truth and perception. Can Xue weaves a tapestry of intrigue around the enigmatic Madam X that captures the collective consciousness and showcases the rich complexity of human nature. Its dream-like narrative might change the way you think about the stories we tell ourselves about others.

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UFO in Her Eyes - Thryft
Xiaolu Guo

UFO in Her Eyes

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It's Silver Hill Village, 2012. On the twentieth day of the seventh moon Kwok Yun is making her way across the rice fields on her Flying Pigeon bicycle. Her world is turned upside down when she sights a UFThing - a spinning plate in the sky - and helps the Westerner in distress whom she discovers in the shadow of the alien craft. It's not long before the village is crawling with men from the National Security and Intelligence Agency armed with pointed questions. And when the Westerner that Kwok Yun saved repays her kindness with a large dollar cheque she becomes a local celebrity, albeit under constant surveillance.

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UFO in Her Eyes - Thryft
Xiaolu Guo

UFO in Her Eyes

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UFO in Her Eyes could be a good read for those interested in science-fiction and cultural exchange. The book offers a unique perspective on what happens when a rural Chinese village unexpectedly encounters an otherworldly presence. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Kwok Yun, readers see the impact of modern technology and ideas on a traditional community. The book is a deep exploration of China's culture, politics, and the role of an individual in a rapidly changing world.

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Five Spice Street - Thryft
Can Xue, Karen Gernant, Zeping Chen

Five Spice Street

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Five Spice Street is a surreal and thought-provoking novel that explores the collective consciousness of ordinary people living in an unnamed city. Through the character of Madam X, the author delves into existential anxieties and the struggle with identity. This book will appeal to those who enjoy literary fiction that challenges the reader to think deeply about the human condition.

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In The Pond - Thryft
Ha Jin

In The Pond

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This book is perfect for someone interested in exploring the relationship between art and political activism in a small Chinese town. Ha Jin's engaging writing style helps readers to understand the struggles of Shao Bin, a factory fitter, in his quest for a better life. The book is particularly notable for its focus on the unique culture of small-town China, and its insights into the ways in which political institutions shape and influence the lives of ordinary people.

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The Three Kingdoms - Thryft
Luo Guanzhong

The Three Kingdoms

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If you're drawn to grand historical tapestries woven with intricate political maneuvers and philosophies, "The Three Kingdoms" is your match. It’s a deep dive into a turbulent era, where strategic alliances and battlefield heroics define the landscape. The condensed tales of camaraderie and cunning will transport you, making you feel like both an observer and a companion to legendary figures wrestling with destiny.

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Teaching Cats to Jump Hoops - Thryft
You Jin, Sylvia Li-Chun Lin

Teaching Cats to Jump Hoops

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This book is a heartwarming and inspiring read for anyone interested in education and how it can positively impact students' lives. You Jin's portrayal of a determined teacher trying to connect with her students, including misfits, loners, and rebellious dropouts, is both funny and touching. Her commitment to making a difference will inspire readers to believe in the power of education as a force for change.

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One Man's Bible
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Gao Xingjian

One Man's Bible

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If you're drawn to narratives that blend personal history with larger historical events, "One Man's Bible" may resonate with you. Gao Xingjian's steady prose will guide you through a poignant exploration of memory, suffering under Mao's regime, and the redemptive power of storytelling. This novel is particularly suited for those interested in the psychological impact of political turmoil and how it shapes a life in self-imposed exile.

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20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth - Thryft
Xiaolu Guo

20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth

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This book would be a great read for someone who enjoys coming-of-age stories with a unique setting. "20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth" captures the spirit of a young woman determined to make it in the city, despite the odds stacked against her. With its blend of humor, romance, and commentary on modern China, readers will be engrossed by Fenfang's journey towards finding her lucky break.

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The Four Books - Thryft
Yan Lianke, Carlos Rojas

The Four Books

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In the ninety-ninth district of a sprawling labour camp, the Author, Musician, Scholar, Theologian and Technician - and hundreds just like them - are undergoing Re-education, to restore their revolutionary zeal and credentials. In charge of this process is the Child, who delights in draconian rules, monitoring behaviour and confiscating treasured books.But when bad weather arrives, followed by the ‘three bitter years’, the intellectuals are abandoned by the regime and left on their own to survive. Divided into four narratives, The Four Books tells the story of the Great Famine, one of China’s most devastating and controversial periods.

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The Noodle Maker - Thryft
Ma Jian

The Noodle Maker

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Every week, a writer of political propaganda and a professional blood donor meet for dinner. They are unlikely friends - one of them tortured by his 'art', the other fat and wealthy from the earthy business of providing spare blood for the citizens of China.Over the course of one especially gastronomic evening, the writer starts to complain about his latest Party commission: the story of an ordinary soldier who sacrifices his life to the revolutionary cause. This is not the novel he wants to write, he tells his friend. Inside his head lives an unwritten book about the people he knows or sees everyday on the streets - people who lives are far more representative of the world in which he lives...

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The Bridegroom - Thryft
Ha Jin

The Bridegroom

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In The Bridegroom, a vibrant collection of 12 stories, Ha Jin returns to Muji City, post-Cultural Revolution, where the confusions and excitements of transitions great and small spark off unpredictable consequences. These upheavals are seen through the toings and froings of everyday men and women, arrested on trumped-up charges, applying for larger apartments, waiting to see an old flame, trying to lure a husband and daughter to New York. Sharp comeuppances and the little cruelties on which the world turns--folks made fools of by fate or by other folk--emerge from writing that is deceptively unadorned, unsentimental, as forthright as his wonderfully delineated characters. What marks out these stories is Ha Jin's quiet, sly humour and an unemphatic, but compassionate sense of the absurd. In Alive, after a terrible earthquake, the Form New Families movement urges people to remarry, and at the dour celebration, 21 couples sing out Even My Parents are Not as Dear as the Party and Chairman Mao. In the title story, the homely Beina has managed to carry off Baowen, the handsomest man in the sewing machine factory. And even if she is still a virgin after eight months, I don't have to worry about those shameless bitches in our factory. He doesn't bother to give them a look. He'll never have a lifestyle problem. But his lifestyle problem is his homosexuality in the eyes of those who ensnare What a wonderful husband he could have been were he not sick, muses his father-in-law. The hopes and bewilderments of a world in which East increasingly meets West are affectionately turned into small treasures in this fine collection. Ha Jin's novel Waiting won the National Book Award in the United States (the author has lived there since leaving China in 1985) and two earlier collections of short stories also garnered impressive awards and praise. Ruth Petrie

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The Crazed - Thryft
Ha Jin

The Crazed

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Recommendation: The book offers a poignant insight into the human mind and the consequences of obsession. The story is beautifully written, engaging and heart-wrenching.

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The Uninvited - Thryft
Geling Yan

The Uninvited

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"The Uninvited" offers a riveting journey into the paradoxes of modern China, seen through the eyes of an unconventional protagonist. Dan's adventures illuminate a society in the throes of transformation, where opulence and despair coexist. This book is a feast for those intrigued by espionage and the complexity of human survival instincts. With its blend of humor and darkness, it's a compelling read for anyone who enjoys a story where the stakes are as high as the dining tables.

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The Three Kingdoms - Thryft
Luo Guanzhong

The Three Kingdoms

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The Three Kingdoms is a well-renowned classic that is known for its portrayal of righteousness, loyalty, and wisdom. It is an exciting read about the power struggles during the Three Kingdoms period, and features captivating episodes such as "oath of brotherhood at the Peach Garden", Liu Bei's "three visits to the cottage", and the "Battle of Red Cliff". This abridged version enables readers to grasp the highlights of the novel and take a glimpse of the ups and downs of the heroes of ancient times.

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Beijing Doll: A Novel - Thryft
Chun Sue

Beijing Doll: A Novel

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"Beijing Doll" could resonate with you if you're curious about the intersections of youthful rebellion, cultural shifts, and personal discovery, particularly within the unique context of modern China. Chun Sue's vivid storytelling, rooted in her own teen experiences, offers an unflinchingly honest and raw narrative that illustrates a generation pushing against the boundaries of tradition with the universal language of music and individuality.

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