Beijing Coma by Ma Jian
The novel tells the story of Dai Wei, a former student protester who has been in a coma for a decade following the Tiananmen Square massacre. As he lies immobile in his mother's Beijing apartment, Dai Wei's mind remains active, drifting through memories of his childhood, his involvement in the pro-democracy movement, and the brutal crackdown that left him in his current state. Through his internal reflections, the narrative explores themes of political repression, personal sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of authoritarianism. The story provides a poignant and critical examination of contemporary Chinese history and the lingering impact of the 1989 protests.
The 7775th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 22nd on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)