Books matching: translated literature
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Save:A beautifully spare and atmospheric meditation on isolation and identity - best for fans of quiet, character-driven fiction with a lingering mood.
He put his suitcase down at my feet and pulled off his hat. Western face. Dark eyes. Hair combed to one side. He looked straight through me, without seeing me. Somewhat impatiently, he asked me in Eng... - #2
Save:A beautifully written, deeply affecting novel about the aftermath of political brutality - profound, necessary, and unflinchingly honest, but emotionally demanding. Essential reading for those who can bear to look history's darkest moments in the eye.
In early 1980, South Korea was a heap of dry tinder waiting for a spark. Only a few months previously Park Chung-hee, the military strongman who’d ruled since his coup in 1961, had been assassinated b... - #3
Save:Winner of the Uruguayan National Literature Prize for Fiction, the Bartolomé-Hidalgo Fiction Prize, and the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Prize.
A port city is in the grips of an ecological crisis. The river has filled with toxic algae, and a
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Save:A powerful, unforgettable chronicle of love, brutality, and resilience - hauntingly beautiful but not for the faint of heart.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit’s offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan’ao, a man destined to become a legenda... - #5
Save:A beautifully written, challenging journey through China - and the self - that rewards patient, adventurous readers but isn’t for everyone.
In the bus station, which is littered with ice-block wrappers and sugar cane scraps, you stand with your backpack and a bag and look around for a while. People are getting off the bus or walking past,... - #6
Save:A fascinating and ambitious sci-fi novel that masterfully blends big science, philosophy, and Chinese history. Not always a smooth ride, but a rewarding experience for fans of idea-driven, concept-heavy science fiction.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the vetera... A moving, gut-wrenching modern classic - short, beautifully written, and hauntingly memorable. Have tissues handy and don’t expect to leave unchanged.
When I was ten years younger than I am now, I had the carefree job of going to the countryside to collect popular folk songs. That year, for the entire summer, I was like a sparrow soaring recklessly....- #8
Save:A passionate, sweeping novel that’s as much about grassland ecology and cultural loss as it is about wolves and men - powerful and thought-provoking, if sometimes heavy and slow. Best for those who love immersive settings and big, bold ideas.
As Chen Zhen looked through the telescope from his hiding place in the snow cave, he saw the steely gaze of a Mongolian grassland wolf. The fine hairs on his body rose up like porcupine quills, virtua... - #9
Save:'Five Spice Street' by Can Xue, Karen Gernant, Zeping Chen is a surreal and experimental work set in post-Mao China, focusing on the morally upstanding people of Five Spice Street and their unhealthy obsession with Madame X, a mysterious and enigmatic woman. The story revolves around the community's struggle to understand and explain Madame X's actions, leading to gossip, speculation, and wild postulations among the neighbors. The writing style is described as slow, ponderous, and filled with Can Xue's characteristic surrealism, reminiscent of Kafka at times. The characters are eccentric and indescribable, adding to the mysterious and whimsical nature of the narrative.
When it comes to Madam X’s age, opinions differ here on Five Spice Street. One person’s guess is as good as another’s. There are at least twenty-eight points of view. At one extreme, she’s about fifty... - #10
Save:'Stories of the Sahara' by Sanmao is a collection of tales that transport readers to a different time and place, capturing the essence of the author's adventures in the Sahara desert during the 1970s. Through her vivid storytelling and keen observations, Sanmao introduces readers to the native Sahrawi culture with sensitivity and insight, highlighting the stark contrasts between the nomadic tribes and Westerners. The book delves into Sanmao's experiences as a young Chinese woman challenging societal norms and embracing a world of curiosity, wonder, and compassion.
When I first arrived in the desert, I desperately wanted to be the first female explorer to cross the Sahara. The thought of it used to keep me up all night back in Europe. My previous experiences tra...
