Li Qixin is an author about whom little public information is currently available; only the Chinese name and a single work, The Angel in the Single Room, are known. In the library this book is classified under social sciences, and it serves as the main basis for understanding the author's writing. Judging from the available bibliographic information, the author attends to the relationship between individual circumstances and social issues, using the concrete space of a “single room” as an entry point and developing the narrative around the image of the “angel”; the subject matter shows a strong concern with reality and a reflective quality. Because reliable information on the author's life, education, and writing career is lacking, it is not yet possible to make a full assessment of the writing style, nor to confirm nationality, dates of birth and death, or an English name. Readers who wish to learn more about this author can currently begin only with The Angel in the Single Room, grasping the questions and modes of expression through the text itself, and watching for further materials or works in the future.
