Description
Explore the riveting narrative of *The Explosion Chronicles*, a captivating trade paperback that invites readers into the heart of a village transformed by ambition and power. Published by The Text Publishing Company, this 480-page masterpiece, released in 2016, unveils the story of Explosion, a village steeped in history, yet pulsing with the complexities of modernity. Founded by refugees escaping a volcanic eruption, this unique community becomes a vibrant urban superpower, driven by three influential families. Their intricate relationships, marked by loyalty, betrayal, desire, and ambition, create a compelling backdrop for this thought-provoking tale.
Delve into the layers of intelligence and wit that characterize *The Explosion Chronicles*, where passion meets the high stakes of power and the stark realities of greed. This novel navigates the polarizing dynamics of love and hate among families and offers a biting commentary on the unstoppable nature of capitalism. As China's preeminent satirist weaves this poetic tale, readers will find themselves spellbound by its rich themes of ambition, lies, and vice. Ideal for fans of literary fiction and those intrigued by the socio-economic tapestry of modern China, this book is not just a read, but an experience that resonates with today’s world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 480
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping, ensuring your new favorite book arrives at your doorstep quickly and securely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 480
Description:
The village of Explosion was founded more than a millennium ago by refugees fleeing a volcanic eruption. But in the post-Mao era the name takes on a new significance as the community grows explosively. Three major families-linked by a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, desire and ambition-are the driving force behind their hometown's transformation into an urban superpower.
Brimming with intelligence and wit, The Explosion Chronicles considers the high stakes of passion and power, the consequences of corruption and greed, the polarising dynamics of love and hate between families, and the seemingly unstoppable excesses of capitalism-it is a smart, flamboyant and poetic tale of ambition, lies and vice from China's master satirist.
Delve into the layers of intelligence and wit that characterize *The Explosion Chronicles*, where passion meets the high stakes of power and the stark realities of greed. This novel navigates the polarizing dynamics of love and hate among families and offers a biting commentary on the unstoppable nature of capitalism. As China's preeminent satirist weaves this poetic tale, readers will find themselves spellbound by its rich themes of ambition, lies, and vice. Ideal for fans of literary fiction and those intrigued by the socio-economic tapestry of modern China, this book is not just a read, but an experience that resonates with today’s world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 480
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping, ensuring your new favorite book arrives at your doorstep quickly and securely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 480
Description:
The village of Explosion was founded more than a millennium ago by refugees fleeing a volcanic eruption. But in the post-Mao era the name takes on a new significance as the community grows explosively. Three major families-linked by a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, desire and ambition-are the driving force behind their hometown's transformation into an urban superpower.
Brimming with intelligence and wit, The Explosion Chronicles considers the high stakes of passion and power, the consequences of corruption and greed, the polarising dynamics of love and hate between families, and the seemingly unstoppable excesses of capitalism-it is a smart, flamboyant and poetic tale of ambition, lies and vice from China's master satirist.