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Intimate exploration of gay identity in China.

"Beijing Comrades" offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of being gay in a conservative Chinese society. The narrative is both touching and eye-opening, delving deeply into personal and political realms. Its raw emotional power and honest depiction of a taboo subject can resonate with anyone interested in the struggles for self-acceptance and love against overwhelming societal pressures. The story might not only change the way you think about LGBTQ+ issues in a different cultural context but also enlightens with its portrayal of human resilience.

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Beijing Comrades

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ISBN: 9781558619074
Date of Publication: 2016-03-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 1237 readers)

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When Handong, a ruthless and wealthy businessman, is introduced to Lan Yu, a naïve, working-class architectural student—the attraction is all consuming. Arrogant and privileged, Handong is unsettled by this desire, while Lan Yu quietly submits. Despite divergent lives, the two men spend their nights together, establishing a deep connection. When loyalties are tested, Handong is left questioning his secrets, his choices, and his very identity. Beijing Comrades is the story of a torrid love affair set against the sociopolitical unrest of late-eighties China. Due to its depiction of gay sexuality and its critique of the totalitarian government, it was originally published anonymously on an underground gay website within mainland China. This riveting and heartbreaking novel, circulated throughout China in 1998, quickly developed a cult following, and remains a central work of queer literature from the People's Republic of China. This is the first English-language translation of Beijing Comrades. Bei Tong is the anonymous author of Beijing Comrades. The author's real-world identity has been a subject of ongoing debate since the novel was first published.
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Intimate exploration of gay identity in China.

"Beijing Comrades" offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of being gay in a conservative Chinese society. The narrative is both touching and eye-opening, delving deeply into personal and political realms. Its raw emotional power and honest depiction of a taboo subject can resonate with anyone interested in the struggles for self-acceptance and love against overwhelming societal pressures. The story might not only change the way you think about LGBTQ+ issues in a different cultural context but also enlightens with its portrayal of human resilience.

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.