20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth

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Frenetic journey of a hopeful underdog in Beijing.

This book would be a great read for someone who enjoys coming-of-age stories with a unique setting. "20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth" captures the spirit of a young woman determined to make it in the city, despite the odds stacked against her. With its blend of humor, romance, and commentary on modern China, readers will be engrossed by Fenfang's journey towards finding her lucky break.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth

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ISBN: 9780099512936
Authors: Xiaolu Guo
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asia, Asian Literature, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 2930 readers)

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'So I was the 6787th person in Beijing wanting to act in the film and TV industry. There were 6786 young and beautiful, or ugly and old people before me trying to get a role. I felt the competition, but compared with 1.6 billion people in China, 6786 was only the population of my village. I felt an urge to conquer this new village.' Life as a film extra in Beijing might seem hard, but Fenfang - the spirited heroine of Xiaolu Guo's new novel - won't be defeated. She has travelled 1800 miles to seek her fortune in the city, and has no desire to return to the never-ending sweet potato fields back home. Determined to live a modern life, Fenfang works as a cleaner in the Young Pioneer's movie theatre, falls in love with unsuitable men and keeps her kitchen cupboard stocked with UFO instant noodles. As Fenfang might say, Heavenly Bastard in the Sky, isn't it about time I got my lucky break?
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Frenetic journey of a hopeful underdog in Beijing.

This book would be a great read for someone who enjoys coming-of-age stories with a unique setting. "20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth" captures the spirit of a young woman determined to make it in the city, despite the odds stacked against her. With its blend of humor, romance, and commentary on modern China, readers will be engrossed by Fenfang's journey towards finding her lucky break.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.