River East River West

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024

A mesmerising reversal of the east-west immigrant narrative set against China's economic boom, River East, River West is a deeply moving exploration of race, identity and family, of capitalism's false promise and private dreams.

Shanghai, 2007: feeling betrayed by her American mother's engagement to their rich landlord Lu Fang, fourteen-year-old Alva begins plotting her escape. But the exclusive American School - a potential ticket out - is not what she imagined.

Qingdao, 1985: newlywed Lu Fang works as a lowly shipping clerk. Though he aspires to a bright future, he is one of many casualties of harsh political reforms. Then China opens up to foreigners and capital, and Lu Fang meets a woman who makes him question what he should settle for...

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780715655627
Published: May 2024

Number of pages: 352
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Duckworth Books