Shanghai Baby by Wei Hui
The novel follows the life of Coco, a young, ambitious writer navigating the complexities of modern Shanghai. Torn between her love for Tian Tian, a sensitive but impotent artist, and her passionate affair with Mark, a married German expatriate, Coco grapples with her desires, identity, and the pursuit of personal freedom. The story delves into themes of love, sexuality, and the clash between traditional values and contemporary aspirations, painting a vivid picture of a rapidly changing urban landscape.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Chinese
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 11th on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)
- 97th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)