The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon: A Novel of Contemporary China
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Winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon by the acclaimed prize-winning novelist Liu Zhenyun, is a gripping portrayal of contemporary China through the lens of one man's unexpected discovery. The protagonist, Liu Yuejin is a work site cook and small-time thief whose accidental find of a flash disk chronicling a web of high-level corruption sets off a convoluted chase. Set against the economic extremes of modern China, the novel navigates the murky waters of deceit and power, showcasing the stark divide between the super-rich and the migrant workers who fuel their success. There are no heroes in this scathing, complex, and highly readable critique of the dark side of China's cutthroat capitalism, corruption, and the plight of the underclasses. The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon, adapted for a movie and television series in 2008 in China, is a story that resonates across mediums and cultures.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1648210953
ISBN13:9781648210952
Release Date:March 2025
Publisher:Arcade Publishing
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"
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