Yu Hua

3 summariesHistorical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Yu Hua is a Chinese author known for his impactful fiction that often explores themes of life and suffering. His notable works include "To Live," which reflects on the struggles of ordinary people in China, "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant," a story about the human condition and sacrifice, and "Brothers," a tale of familial bonds set against the backdrop of societal change.

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Books by Yu Hua

3 books available

To Live
Yu Hua
4.3 (8k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Through the eyes of Fugui, a former landlord's son turned resilient peasant, "To Live" chronicles a man's journey through the events of 20th-century China, enduring personal and national tragedies with an unyielding, humble appreciation for life.
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant
Yu Hua
4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
During Mao's Cultural Revolution, a cart-pusher learns the true cost of survival and the complicated strength of family, both by blood and by choice, in a world that threatens to take everything from him.
Brothers
Yu Hua
4.3 (187) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Two stepbrothers, one a sex-crazed opportunist and the other a sensitive intellectual, navigate China's chaotic transformation from the Cultural Revolution to rampant capitalism, testing their bond amidst outlandish characters and surreal societal shifts.