Taking It All
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Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in contemporary Chinese political ecology and officialdom fiction
- Readers who prefer realist themes and enjoy deep analysis of human nature and power relations
- Observers who wish to understand the complex social landscape behind China's urbanization
- Lovers of literary works with solid writing, tight plotting, and powerful characterization
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or pure romance stories
- Readers with no interest in political themes, or who prefer fast-paced, high-conflict web fiction
Reading tips
- Reading alongside recent Chinese socioeconomic developments will deepen appreciation of the real-world resonance of the book's themes
- Watch the evolution of the main characters' networks; subtle shifts in the power balance often lie hidden in dialogue and detail
- Taking notes on character factions and key events may help in following the complex plotlines
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 引子
- 第一章
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- 第二章
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- 第三章
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- 第四章
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- 第五章
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- 第六章
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- 第七章
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- 第八章
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- 第九章
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- 第十章
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About the author
Xu Kaizhen, born in Gansu in 1966, is a contemporary Chinese novelist and a contracted writer with the Gansu Provincial Literature Academy. He previously served as a government secretary and a deputy general manager of a state-owned enterprise before resigning from public office in 2002 to devote himself to writing, an experience that gave him close insight into the workings of officialdom and state-owned enterprises. His works are mostly drawn from real social life, commonly categorized as social fiction, fine fiction, and war and military fiction. Representative works include The Political and Legal Secretary, The Provincial Party Committee Team, Crackdown on Organized Crime, and Past Events in Liangzhou. In 2011 he ranked 22nd on the sixth Chinese Writers Rich List, and several of his works have been adapted for film and television. The library holds 30 of his works, noted for their realistic observation and narrative tension.
