The Four Books - Yan Lianke
Category: Novel
Narrator: George Backman
Tags: Novel, Historical Fiction, Literature, Adults
Shortlisted for The Man Booker International Prize 2016, In the 99th district of a sprawling labour camp, the Author, Musician, Scholar, Theologian and Technician - and hundreds just like them - are undergoing Re-education, to restore their revolutionary zeal and credentials. In charge of this process is the Child, who delights in draconian rules, monitoring behaviour and confiscating treasured books., But when bad weather arrives, followed by the three bitter years, the intellectuals are abandoned by the regime and left on their own to survive. Divided into four narratives, The Four Books tells the story of the Great Famine, one of Chinas most devastating and controversial periods., Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Release date: 09-17-19
