About

Mo Yan, Nobel Prize winner, presents an epic novel set in communist China's one-child policy era. The story follows Corre-corre, an aspiring writer, who idolizes his aunt and aims to turn her life into a book. As the first midwife in the village to study obstetrics, she becomes a Party official tasked with enforcing strict family planning measures. Mo Yan's narrative, likened to García Márquez, is praised for its rich atmosphere, imaginative storytelling, and humorous approach to dramatic scenarios.

Pages

398

Publisher

Penguin Books