This week, we are bringing the top 5 Chinese books that you should read, and don’t miss them out.
For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu ****
Kim Fu’s debut novel follows the life of Peter Huang. As the only son of Chinese immigrants, he is expected to uphold his father’s ideal of power and masculinity. But Peter has different dreams: he is certain he is a girl. For Today I Am a Boy has been lauded with multiple literary awards for good reason.
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu ****
In Interior Chinatown, Willis Wu doesn’t view himself as much of a central figure even in his own life. Instead, he perceives himself as a vaguely defined “Generic Asian Man.” Charles Yu’s latest book finds themes of race, pop culture, immigration, and assimilation with a fresh and personal flair.
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong ****
In These Violent Delights, a blood feud between rival gangs wreaks havoc on the streets of 1920s Shanghai. At the heart of the city’s chaos are estranged heirs, Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, who are each other’s first love and first betrayal. But when a mysterious monster suddenly threatens Shanghai, they must work together to save their city.
