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Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth
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Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth - Xiaolu Guo - Samadrita
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Fragmentary, as the title implies, and very evocative of everyday life and aspiration.I read a few years ago, and I thought I'd seen a film adaptation, but I can't find one listed anywhere.
My brief review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"...Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth brings into focus the position of women in a country rapidly elevating itself to a position of profound importance in the global arena but curiously enough, lacking conspicuously in the human rights department.
It explores themes of isolation, urban boredom, the sheer tragedy of everyday life, personal freedom and the deep disconnect between an increasingly authoritative Communist regime and disillusioned citizens, in a quintessentially nonchalant manner..."
(Samadrita, review)
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