Hard Like Water

Discover the gripping pages of *Hard Like Water*, a powerful satire that entwines love and revolution. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, this captivating trade paperback by Yan Lianke offers a tantalizing exploration of passion and political fervor. Follow Aijun, a soldier drawn back to his hometown, who stumbles upon the enchanting Hongmei as she wanders along the tracks. Their romance bursts into life amid the struggles of revolutionary fervor, as they passionately work to dismantle feudalism while secretly nurturing their love in a 'tunnel of love.' With 432 pages of exhilarating prose, this novel captures the intertwining themes of erotic desire and social upheaval, offering readers a profound reflection on the nature of power and love. Perfect for those seeking a compelling read that challenges societal norms and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking tale that brilliantly illuminates how desire can flourish even in the harshest of political climates. Get your copy of *Hard Like Water* from Smartfox NZ today and dive into a world where love knows no bounds, but the revolution might come at a cost.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330581
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 432


Description:
Hard Like Water is a brilliant satire about love and revolution- a thrilling story about an erotic affair during China's Cultural Revolution.

In revolutionary struggle, if you don't defeat your enemy, your enemy will defeat you...

On his return to his hometown-and his wife-to aid the Cultural Revolution, soldier Aijun sees a young woman wandering barefoot along the railway tracks in the late-afternoon sun. Her name is Hongmei. From this moment on, an 'unspeakably beautiful flower' blooms in Aijun's heart. Aijun and Hongmei hurl themselves into the town's revolutionary struggle, spending their days and nights stamping out feudalism, writing pamphlets and attending rallies- they are the engines of history. But soon their sexual and revolutionary fervour begin to merge and a crazed new love explodes between them.

The party bosses are impressed by the ardour of the pair's work. Emboldened, the couple build a 'tunnel of love'-to further the revolution, of course, but also to connect their homes and create a 'nuptial chamber' for their secret rendezvous. But when Hongmei's husband finds them there one evening, and the young couple are arrested for framing a comrade, their dreams of a life together begin to fall apart.

In the spirit of Serve the People!, Yan Lianke's sparkling first novel in English, Hard Like Water is a thoroughly entertaining tale of sexual infatuation and revolutionary zeal, a universal human drama about the nature of political power, the danger of hubris, and the freewheeling momentum of love and sexual desire-from one of China's greatest contemporary writers.


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