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Wild Fruit

A Novel
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In Wild Fruit by Keyi Sheng, the narrative explores the intricate lives of individuals in a rapidly changing rural Chinese village. With a focus on themes of tradition, transformation, and the human condition, the plot delves into personal and societal conflicts as the characters navigate challenges and uncover hidden secrets. This profound exploration offers a vivid glimpse into contemporary village life, capturing the struggles and resilience of its people.
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At first glance, the Li family looks quite ordinary—one tyrannical grandfather, two overworked parents, four siblings, and one small house for them all to live in. Yet, with a journalist in the mix, its members can hardly hide their countless misfortunes.

Xiaohan, the youngest daughter, shares her family's unconventional history and exposes the depth of what it means to live in contemporary China today. Through the intertwined stories of each member of the Li clan, she shows how those close to her are forced to find new ways to survive.

Wild Fruit reveals the layered complexities of familial bonds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734399014

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Sheng Keyi is the award-winning author of several collections of short stories and novels which include Northern Girls, published by Penguin Random House, and Death Fugue. Northern Girls was longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize and her works have been translated into Italian, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and other languages.

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