Xinwu, Liu
The Wedding Party
- ISBN 13:
- 9781542044790
- author:
- Xinwu, Liu
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- AmazonCrossing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Beijing courtyard comes alive on a December morning in 1982 as a wedding celebration unfolds. Auntie Xue's son Jiyue is getting married, and she is determined to make the day perfect. However, with a chef in training tasked with preparing the banquet, anxiety simmers among anxious family members, fretful bridal party members, exasperating friends, interfering neighbors, and unexpected wedding crashers. As the day unfolds, Liu Xinwu masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of characters, intertwined lives, and stories within stories. Set at a pivotal point after the turmoil of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this novel offers a touching and hilarious portrait of life in Beijing on a single extraordinary day. The result is a beautifully nuanced exploration of family, community, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the vibrant backdrop of a singular city.
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