China Dream

Discover the poignant and powerful narrative of **China Dream**, a masterful blend of fiction and reality that serves as an incisive satire on totalitarianism. Written by one of **China's greatest contemporary novelists**, this gripping tale immerses readers in the life of Ma Daode, a corrupt party official who finds himself in charge of the **China Dream Bureau**. His task: to promote President Xi Jinping's vision of national rejuvenation through an audacious plan to implant microchips into the minds of citizens, erasing painful memories and replacing them with a state-sanctioned utopia. However, as Ma's plans unfold, he is haunted by the traumatic flashbacks of the **Cultural Revolution**, leading to a chaotic unraveling of his sanity.

This **darkly comedic dystopian novel** is not merely a story of repression and enforced forgetfulness but also a gripping exploration of identity and humanity in modern-day **China**. The narrative's rich tapestry of satire and deep social commentary makes it a compelling read for anyone interested in **Asian literature** or the complexities of political narratives.

With its stark portrayal of a society under regime control, **China Dream** resonates deeply within the context of contemporary Chinese society while echoing the legacies of literary giants like Orwell and Solzhenitsyn. This book promises to provoke thought and discussion, making it a perfect addition for enthusiasts of **satirical literature** and those curious about **China's political landscape** today.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784708696
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 192


Description:
'One of China's greatest living novelists' Guardian

Blending fact with fiction, China Dream is an unflinching satire of totalitarianism. After decades of loyal service, Ma Daode, a corrupt and lecherous party official, has been appointed director of the China Dream Bureau, charged with promoting President Xi Jinping's China Dream of national rejuvenation. But just as he is about to present his plan for a microchip that will be implanted into the brain of every citizen to replace all painful recollections with a collective dream of national supremacy, his sanity begins to unravel. Plagued by flashbacks of the Cultural Revolution, his nightmare visions from the past threaten to destroy his dream of a glorious future.

This darkly comic fable is a dystopian vision of repression and state-enforced amnesia set not in the future, but in China today.

'Excoriating...Not for nothing has Ma been called both the Orwell and Solzhenitsyn of Chinese literature' A Financial Times Book of the Year

'Red Guards meet Kurt Vonnegot, sort of- powerful!'
Margaret Atwood, via Twitter

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