Lotus: A Novel
Jan 2017 · Macmillan + ORM
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An NPR Best Book: "A rollicking, sexy novel but . . . not just another fun read . . . In [this] tour of the sex industry, you'll find not only sleaze, but soul" (Barbara Demick, National Book Award finalist).
Inspired by the secret life of the author's grandmother, Lotus follows a young woman torn between past traditions and modern desires—as she carves out a life for herself in China's "City of Sins" "
"Standing outside the Moonflower Massage Parlor with three other girls, Lotus flashed her red smile at every passing man. She leaned against the glass front of the parlor, one leg bent like a crane's. Luring in the clients with sweet and oily words consumed a surprising amount of energy."
Reserved, at times defiant, Lotus is different from the other streetwalkers. Her striking eyes glow under Shenzhen's neon lights, capturing the attention of Funny Eye, Family Treasure, and a slew of other demanding clients determined to make Lotus their property. Choosing between wealthy, powerful, and dangerous men is no easy feat, but it is a surprising offer from Binbing, a soft-spoken and humble photojournalist, that presents the biggest challenge. Is Lotus willing to fall in love? Is she capable of it?
Inspired by the deathbed revelation that the author's grandmother had been sold to a brothel in her youth, Lotus offers compelling insight into China's bustling underground world and reveals the surprising strength found in those confronted with impossible choices.
"The images Zhang gives us . . . are uncomplicated, concise and touching." — NPR
"At once immersive and delicate, Zhang's writing takes Lotus to unexpected places as she searches for—and perhaps finds—what true freedom means." — Booklist
Inspired by the secret life of the author's grandmother, Lotus follows a young woman torn between past traditions and modern desires—as she carves out a life for herself in China's "City of Sins" "
"Standing outside the Moonflower Massage Parlor with three other girls, Lotus flashed her red smile at every passing man. She leaned against the glass front of the parlor, one leg bent like a crane's. Luring in the clients with sweet and oily words consumed a surprising amount of energy."
Reserved, at times defiant, Lotus is different from the other streetwalkers. Her striking eyes glow under Shenzhen's neon lights, capturing the attention of Funny Eye, Family Treasure, and a slew of other demanding clients determined to make Lotus their property. Choosing between wealthy, powerful, and dangerous men is no easy feat, but it is a surprising offer from Binbing, a soft-spoken and humble photojournalist, that presents the biggest challenge. Is Lotus willing to fall in love? Is she capable of it?
Inspired by the deathbed revelation that the author's grandmother had been sold to a brothel in her youth, Lotus offers compelling insight into China's bustling underground world and reveals the surprising strength found in those confronted with impossible choices.
"The images Zhang gives us . . . are uncomplicated, concise and touching." — NPR
"At once immersive and delicate, Zhang's writing takes Lotus to unexpected places as she searches for—and perhaps finds—what true freedom means." — Booklist
An NPR Best Book: "A rollicking, sexy novel but . . . not just another fun read . . . In [this] tour of the sex industry, you'll find not only sleaze, but soul" (Barbara Demick, National Book Award finalist).
Inspired by the secret life of the author's grandmother, Lotus follows a young woman to...
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About the author
Lijia Zhang, a former rocket factory worker, is a writer based in Beijing. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Newsweek, and she has been interviewed on CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Her book "Socialism Is Great!": A Worker's Memoir of the New China has been published in eight countries. She earned a master's degree from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a fellowship in the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. Lotus is her first novel.
Lijia Zhang, a former rocket factory worker, is a writer based in Beijing. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Newsweek, and she has been interviewed on CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Her book "Socialism Is Great!": A Worker's Memoir of the New China has been published in eight countries. ...
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