Brothers by Yu Hua
The novel is a sweeping tale that spans several decades, chronicling the lives of two stepbrothers, Baldy Li and Song Gang, in a small Chinese town. Their bond is tested by the dramatic social and political upheavals of China's Cultural Revolution and its subsequent economic reforms. Baldy Li becomes a shrewd and unscrupulous entrepreneur, while Song Gang remains idealistic and struggles to adapt to the changing world. Through their divergent paths, the story explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the enduring impact of historical forces on individual lives.
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- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- 68th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 123rd on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)