Publisher's Synopsis
The three brilliant novellas found in this book were written in the last ten years of the 20th century. They reflect various aspects of Chinese society. The authors are stars of the contemporary literary scene, representing a new generation of writers in China. Their stories touch upon contrasts, between the city and the countryside, the upper and the lower classes as well as the social elite and ordinary people. They narrate the ups and downs of these places and groups in a time of profound change
