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Lenin's Kisses

By Yan Lianke
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Lenin's Kisses by Yan Lianke revolves around a secluded Chinese village with residents who have disabilities. To escape poverty, they decide to put on a unique performance led by the local government to generate income. As their plan unfolds with intentions of constructing a Lenin Mausoleum, unexpected challenges reveal the complexities of ambition, culture, and power.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by satirical tales that cleverly explore political and social themes. The story combines dark humour with poignant commentary, providing a unique glimpse into the complexities of life in rural China and the absurdities of bureaucracy. If you appreciate novels that challenge conventional storytelling with a touch of magical realism, this might be a compelling read for you.

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Lenin's Kisses

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Lenin's Kisses is a brilliant novel about modern China. Blind, deaf, and disfigured, the 197 citizens of the Village of Liven enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, spared from the government's watchful eye.

But when an unseasonal snowstorm wipes out the grain crops, a county official convinces the villagers to set up a travelling freak-show showcasing their disabilities. With the money, he intends to buy Lenin's embalmed corpse from Russia and install it in a mausoleum in the mountains to attract tourism to the sleepy district.

Lenin's Kisses is a rollicking tragicomedy with a cast of moving characters—a cautionary tale of the all-consuming desire for power and wealth from one of China's most respected and celebrated writers.

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Lenin's Kisses by Yan Lianke is a satirical and allegorical work that scrutinises China's historical and modern socio-political landscape. It is praised for its deft satire, mixing comic elements with a poignant exploration of greed, corruption, and the dangers of power. The novel is celebrated for its blend of absurdity and realism, drawing comparisons to the works of Jonathan Swift and Gogol, while serving as a critical yet artful reflection on China's shift from communism to capitalism.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079435

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Yan Lianke is the author of the novels Serve the People! and Dream of Ding Village, which was shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize. Lianke has won two of China's most prestigious literary awards: the Lu Xan Prize and the Lao She Award.

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