By Wang Xiaobo

Service95 Recommends the novel Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo. Exiled during the Cultural Revolution, Wang Er’s laugh-out-loud tale revolves around his unlikely love story with Chen Qingyang in a remote China. Explore Golden Age and other suggestions with Service95 Recommends today! 

What We Say: Xiaobo’s thought-provoking narrative offers a powerful reflection on the impact of China’s Cultural Revolution, while also providing a satirical and inspiring coming-of-age tale that is infused with sharp social and political commentary.

What They Say: “Fills the reader with aching poignancy, and yet makes them want to laugh out loud” – Jung Chang

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