The Fat Years by Chan Koonchung
Set in a near-future China, the story explores a society that has emerged from a mysterious period of economic prosperity and political stability, known as the "Fat Years." However, beneath this facade of contentment and abundance lies a troubling reality. The protagonist, Lao Chen, a writer, becomes entangled with a group of dissidents who are determined to uncover the truth behind the collective amnesia that has gripped the nation. As they delve deeper, they confront the unsettling mechanisms of state control and the cost of their country's newfound utopia.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
- - Prosperous Times
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- 24th on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)