9781925240849 - The Explosion Chronicles Paperback by Lianke, Yan (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The village of Explosion was founded more than a millennium ago by refugees fleeing a volcanic eruption. But in the post-Mao era the name takes on a new significance as the community grows explosively. Three major familieslinked by a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, desire and ambitionare the driving force behind their hometowns transformation into an urban superpower.Brimming with intelligence and wit, The Explosion Chronicles considers the high stakes of passion and power, the consequences of corruption and greed, the polarising dynamics of love and hate between families, and the seemingly unstoppable excesses of capitalismit is a smart, flamboyant and poetic tale of ambition, lies and vice from Chinas master satirist. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The village of Explosion was founded more than a millennium ago by refugees fleeing a volcanic eruption. But in the post-Mao era the name takes on a new significance as the community grows explosively. Three major familieslinked by a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, desire and ambitionare the driving force behind their hometowns transformation into an urban superpower.Brimming with intelligence and wit, The Explosion Chronicles considers the high stakes of passion and power, the consequences of corruption and greed, the polarising dynamics of love and hate between families, and the seemingly unstoppable excesses of capitalismit is a smart, flamboyant and poetic tale of ambition, lies and vice from Chinas master satirist. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The village of Explosion was founded more than a millennium ago by refugees fleeing a volcanic eruption. But in the post-Mao era the name takes on a new significance as the community grows explosively. Three major familieslinked by a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, desire and ambitionare the driving force behind their hometowns transformation into an urban superpower.Brimming with intelligence and wit, The Explosion Chronicles considers the high stakes of passion and power, the consequences of corruption and greed, the polarising dynamics of love and hate between families, and the seemingly unstoppable excesses of capitalismit is a smart, flamboyant and poetic tale of ambition, lies and vice from Chinas master satirist. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.