Happy Dreams by Jia Pingwa
The story follows Hawa "Happy" Liu, a rural Chinese migrant worker, as he navigates the challenges and complexities of urban life in the bustling city of Xi'an. Alongside his friend Wufu, Happy dreams of a better future while grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, exploitation, and the struggle to maintain dignity. Through a series of poignant and often humorous encounters, the narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness amidst the backdrop of rapid modernization and social change in contemporary China.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- 21st on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)