Naseer, Shi

The Cry of the Silkworm

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ISBN 13:: 9781838959661
author:: Naseer, Shi
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Atlantic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 22.2 x 14 x 3.2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Cry of the Silkworm by Shi Naseer is a powerful and emotional coming-of-age story set in turn-of-the-century China. Against the backdrop of a society struggling with the devastating consequences of its one-child policy, a young girl grapples with her own grief and finds herself at the heart of a community torn apart. As she navigates the complexities of family life and small-town politics, this poignant tale reveals the human cost of a nation's most contentious policies. With lyrical prose and unflinching insight, Shi Naseer brings to life a world both familiar and yet utterly alien, one that will resonate deeply with readers of contemporary fiction. With its thoughtful exploration of family, identity, and social change, The Cry of the Silkworm is a gripping and thought-provoking read.

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