The Corpse Walker by Liao Yiwu
Real-Life Stories, China from the Bottom Up
This book is a collection of interviews with marginalized individuals in China, offering a glimpse into the lives of those often overlooked by mainstream society. Through candid conversations with people such as a professional mourner, a human trafficker, and a public restroom manager, the book reveals the complexities and hardships faced by these individuals. Their stories paint a vivid picture of the social and political landscape of contemporary China, highlighting themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- Chinese
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 59th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- The Books of Our Time (Der Spiegel)