Books by Liang Hong
“The Sacred Clan tells the story of Wu Township, following the journey of the town as it succumbs to the competition of the urbanised metropolises. With the ancient trees falling into the shade of the modern aqueduct, even water becomes just another resource to be funnelled to the new urban centres of wealth. Telling the narrative through the town, several short stories give a glimpse into the lives of those who stayed over the years, and how the town has changed in the wake of China’s rapid economic development. Some still cling to dreams and traditions, others resort to corruption to get by. Yet, from the marketplace where gossip is traded to the long-abandoned execution grounds, life carries on.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Liang Hong were recommended
Five Contemporary Chinese Fiction Books, published by Sinoist Books
China has long fascinated Western imagination. A country once seen as a distant empire, so culturally and geographically far from what we’re used to, is now more accessible than ever before. From the Opium Wars to open markets, our understanding of this country has continuously evolved over the years, fueled by fascination, uncertainty and exoticism.
