Tiananmen Square

by Lai wen and Lai wen

Book Overview

An epic, deeply moving coming-of-age novel about young love and lasting friendships forged in the years leading up to the Tiananmen Square student protests, for readers of The Beekeeper of Aleppo and The Night Tiger.

As a child in Beijing in the 1970s, Lai lives with her family in a lively, working-class neighborhood near the heart of the city. Thoughtful yet unassuming, she spends her days with her friends beyond the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1954118392
• ISBN13: 9781954118393
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

“Being human is about remembering. We are the sum of all our memories...”

A coming-of-age novel of China's Cultural Revolution and the Tiananmen Square massacre. So beautifully written, so lyrical. The tenderness of this story is seductive. Be aware that Tianamen Square does not come into view until near the end of the novel, but the wait is well worth the time spent reading this wonderful, beautifully written novel. A shocking ending even if you think you know how this will end.  “Being human is about remembering. We are the sum of all our memories...” Thank you to JBonet823 and Librarything.com for a copy of this book