Insanity amidst political turmoil.
The Crazed, by Ha Jin, takes place during a time of political upheaval in China. The main character, Jian Wan, finds himself navigating through a world that is slowly unraveling. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is how it portrays the breakdown of an individual's psyche during times of turmoil. It would be a good read for those interested in how political events can affect the human psyche.
ISBN: 9781400032143
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱478.35
Authors:
Ha Jin
Publisher: Random House
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 2416 readers)
Description
Professor Yang, a respected teacher of literature, has had a stroke and it falls to Jian Wan - who is also engaged to Yang's daughter - to care for him. It initially seems a simple duty until the professor begins to rave, pleading with invisible tormentors and denouncing his family...Are these just manifestations of illness, or is Yang spewing up the truth? In a China convulsed by the Tiananmen uprising, those who listen to the truth are as much at risk as those who speak it. Lyrical and heart-breaking, The Crazed is an incisive portrait of modern Chinese society.
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