Dream of Ding Village

Name: Dream of Ding Village
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921520181
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By Yan Lianke

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Dream of Ding Village by Yan Lianke is set in a rural Chinese village ravaged by an HIV/AIDS epidemic due to blood-selling schemes. The story, narrated by the deceased son of a village leader, explores the catastrophic effects of the crisis on the villagers, including themes of greed, betrayal, and the quest for redemption. It's a poignant tale reflecting on the intersection between traditional values and modern calamities.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by stories that delve into human experiences against the backdrop of social and political upheaval. Its poignant narrative uncovers the impact of a public health crisis on a rural Chinese community, exploring themes of family, responsibility, and morality with haunting beauty and depth.

Dream of Ding Village

The life and death of an entire community is told by a dead boy. His story reveals the moral vacuum at the heart of Communist-capitalist China. During a blood-contamination scandal in Henan province, villagers sell their blood, their coffins, and then arrange marriages for their own dead family members in the afterlife.

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Dream of Ding Village is described as being sharp, fresh, sexy, funny, and highly recommended by the Sydney Morning Herald. The book drips with the kind of satire that can only come from deep within the machinery of Chinese communism, according to the Financial Times.

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Dream of Ding Village is acclaimed for its intense and unsettling depiction of life devastated by an AIDS epidemic linked to a blood-selling scandal. The novel is praised for its powerful critique of greed, corruption, and governmental failures. It serves as a harsh warning about China's rapid economic growth and provides a multifaceted narrative intertwining village life, power struggles, and supernatural elements.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921520181

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 352

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