Gail Tsukiyama
A Hundred Flowers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250022547
- author:
- Gail Tsukiyama
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St Martins Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 2.03 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Hundred Flowers A Novel by Gail Tsukiyama is set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution. In 1957, Chairman Mao declares a new openness in society, but many intellectuals fear it is a ruse. For Kai Ying and her family, this means living with the constant threat of persecution. When Kai Ying's husband, Sheng, is taken away for writing a letter critical of the Communist Party, their young son Tao is left to face an uncertain future. As Kai Ying struggles to hold her family together, she must confront her own guilt and the secrets that have been hidden within their household. Meanwhile, Tao faces his own challenges as he grows up without his father. A powerful and moving story of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, A Hundred Flowers is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and courage. This novel brings to life the complexities and challenges of living in a world where the old order is crumbling. With its powerful and poignant portrayal of family, loyalty, and survival, it is a deeply moving read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
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