Northern Girls: Life Goes on
Sheng, Keyi
ISBN 10: 0670076163 ISBN 13: 9780670076161
Published by Viking, 2016
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Synopsis:
Qian Xiaohong is born in a sleepy Hunan village, where the new China rush toward development is a distant rumor. A buxom, naïve 16-year-old, she joins the mass migration to the boomtown of Shenzhen where she navigates dangerous encounters with ruthless bosses, jealous wives, sympathetic hookers and corrupt policemen. Moving through a grinding succession of dead end jobs, Xiaohong finds solace in her close ties with her fellow "northern girls," who quickly learn to rely on each other for humor and the enjoyment of life's simple pleasures. This coming-of-age novel explores the inner lives of a generation of young, rural Chinese women who embark on life-changing journeys in search of something better.
About the Author: Sheng Keyi is a highly regarded writer central to China's literary scene.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Northern Girls: Life Goes on
Publisher: Viking
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket