Chronicle of a Blood Merchant

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“A wrenching and blackly humorous tale. Long after I closed the book, the character Xu Sanguan has remained stubbornly impressed upon my heart.” —Dai Sijie, author of Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

“Popular literature at its best. . Touching. . Realistic and awash with humanistic values. . It’s its own best advertisement, as well as a depiction of the absurdist nightmare that was China fifty years ago.” —Taipei Times

“A mesmerizing book, one that captures the chaos and fragility of life during modern China’s most turbulent years. Yu Hua’s characters bring to life the history, culture, traditions, and superstitions of Mao’s China within a story that is well-plotted, poignant, and dramatic. This examination of a Chinese family’s will to survive will leave readers filled with inspiration.” —Terrence Cheng, author of Sons of Heaven

“Chronicle of a Blood Merchant takes us straight to the heartland of China — the towns, streets, courtyards, kitchens, and bedrooms where ordinary Chinese live. They may not be great warriors or politicians, but their courageous efforts in living a life with hope and dignity make them true heroes. This book is a gem.”—Wang Ping, author of Aching for Beauty and Foreign Devil

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