The Noodle Maker by Ma Jian
A Novel of China
Set in post-Tiananmen Square China, the story revolves around a failed writer who converses with his friend, a professional blood donor, about the absurdities and harsh realities of life under a repressive regime. Through a series of interconnected tales, the narrative explores the struggles of various characters, each grappling with their own forms of disillusionment and despair. The book paints a darkly satirical portrait of a society caught between the remnants of its revolutionary past and the pressures of modernity, highlighting the human cost of political and social upheaval.
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Alternate Titles
- None
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