Black Sun

Name: Black Sun
ISBN: 9787229168735

丽贝卡·罗霍斯 / 露可小溪Chongqing Publishing House · ChinaMay 2023

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Word count: 185K words
Chapters: 43
ISBN: 9787229168735

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Summary

The paint on his teeth is crimson as blood, the scars on his body burning like fire.

The twisting curves stand for crow's wings; the tattoos commemorate what was lost forever.

He closes his eyes and swallows the sun.

Beneath the black sun, he will become a god.

The winter solstice, a crucial festival of renewal, the most important day in the holy city of Tova.

Naranpa, the Sun Priest, wants to restore the Sun Priesthood to its former glory, yet is caught in factional strife,

stripped of her title before the winter solstice ritual and nearly killed.

In Tova, discontent spreads and old faiths revive; the Sun Priest survives repeated assassination attempts, and the great families harbor hidden schemes;

the matriarch of the Carrion Crow clan is dead—accident, or murder?

On the winter solstice, a mysterious young man named Serapio arrives in Tova to collect a blood debt and avenge the Crow God.

Editor's review

Black Sun is a work of high literary value and deep social critique. With her distinctive narrative perspective and profound historical insight, Rebecca Roanhorse builds a narrative space rich in metaphor and symbolism. This is no simple historical novel; through finely wrought portrayals of individual fates in a particular historical period, it explores timeless themes of power, memory, and identity.

Literarily, Roanhorse's language is poetic yet restrained. She excels at creating an oppressive, authentic atmosphere through detail, immersing readers in the spiritual predicament of a particular era. The narrative advances along multiple threads, deftly interweaving personal fates with the sweep of history—a display of great narrative skill.

The book's value lies in going beyond mere historical recreation to ask: when collective memory is obscured, how does the individual seek truth? When power crushes humanity, how do ordinary people preserve dignity? These questions give Black Sun a significance that transcends time and place.

Be warned: this is not a light, pleasurable read. It demands patience and thoughtful engagement. Readers expecting fast-paced plotting may feel out of step, but those willing to enter the text and savor the depths beneath the language will be richly rewarded.

Within contemporary literature, Black Sun can be seen as an important continuation and reinvention of the literary tradition of historical memory. It records past trauma and points to power structures and human predicaments that persist today.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Deep readers with a strong interest in Latin American literature or historical themes
Readers drawn to philosophical themes such as power, memory, and identity
Those who appreciate literary, intricately structured, exquisitely written fiction
Thinkers eager to understand the social and human complexities of a particular historical period

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light entertainment or fast-paced plotting
Readers impatient with heavy historical themes and psychological portraiture

Reading tips

Read in a relatively quiet setting and allow ample time for reflection
Historical background materials may be helpful, but do not force the specific historical events into one-to-one correspondences
Pay close attention to the inner trajectories of the characters and the use of symbolic imagery

About the publisher

Chongqing Publishing House China · Founded in 1950

Chongqing Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for its titles in the humanities, social sciences, literature and arts, with about 940 books in its catalogue. Its publishing areas cover world history, science fiction, foreign literature, architecture and philosophy. Representative titles include Xiang Da's A History of Communications Between China and the West, Liang Sicheng's Rules of Qing-Style Construction, Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem II: The Dark Forest and III: Death's End, Ann Rand's The Fountainhead (25th Anniversary Edition), and Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. Its authors include Xiang Da, Liu Cixin, Liang Sicheng and Ann Rand. The press has developed distinctive strengths in historical source editing, the introduction and creation of science fiction, the translation of foreign literature, and architecture and philosophy titles, balancing scholarly value with general readership. As public information is limited, this profile outlines its publishing directions based only on the books in the catalogue.

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CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30
CHAPTER 31
CHAPTER 32
CHAPTER 33
CHAPTER 34
CHAPTER 35
CHAPTER 36
CHAPTER 37
CHAPTER 38
CHAPTER 39
CHAPTER 40
CHAPTER 41
CHAPTER 42

FAQ

Is this book a direct depiction of real historical events?

The book is based on historical background but is not documentary; through fictional narrative the author explores universal human and social questions. It is best read as literature, not as a historical record.

Do I need a lot of historical knowledge before reading?

Basic historical background helps but is not required. The text itself supplies ample context; what matters is engaging with the literary expression and themes.

What is the pacing like?

The pacing is relatively slow, emphasizing psychological depth and atmosphere. It does not suit readers who want rapid plot momentum.

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About the author

丽贝卡·罗霍斯 Author

Rebecca Rojo is an author about whom limited public information is currently available. One work by her is included in the collection, namely Black Sun. Judging by its common categorization, the book is classified as a premium novel, suggesting that it is aimed at readers who value storytelling and the reading experience. The title Black Sun itself carries strong imagery and readily brings to mind themes such as darkness, doomsday, or suspense; however, given the limited material available, the specific plot, characters, and setting of the work remain unclear, and excessive speculation is not appropriate. Based on the information at hand, Rojo's creative profile remains somewhat indistinct, and her writing style and thematic orientation can only be glimpsed provisionally through Black Sun. Readers who wish to learn more about this author may begin with this work, experiencing its narrative approach and textual character, and then form a judgment in light of further publicly available bibliographic information.

露可小溪 Author

Lu Ke Xiaoxi is an author about whom limited public information is available, with confirmed details drawn mainly from her works. Eight titles are included in the library, with representative works such as Crazy Times (Volume One): Petty Hatred, the London Magician trilogy, the Raven's Shadow series, The Superpower Door of Life and Death, and Black Sun. These works suggest that her translation or writing focuses on foreign literature and quality fiction, often involving fantasy, magic, and supernatural elements alongside mystery and adventure. Her output includes both multi-volume series and boxed sets, indicating a sustained interest in genre fiction. Because basic information such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name is unavailable, her personal history and creative background cannot be described in detail, and readers chiefly come to know this author through the works listed above.