{"product_id":"beijing-comrades-paperback","title":"Beijing Comrades - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sensational underground novel of homosexuality in late-1980s China that's been declared \"one of the most significant Chinese novels of our time\" (\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Handong, the ruthless, wealthy son of Communist party officials, is introduced to Lan Yu, a nave, working-class architecture student, the attraction between the two young men is instant and all-consuming. Despite their very different lives, they spend their nights together, establishing a deep connection. But when their loyalties are tested, Handong is left questioning his secrets, his choices, and his very identity . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeijing Comrades \u003c\/em\u003eis the story of a tumultuous love affair set against the sociopolitical unrest of late-eighties China. Due to its depiction of gay sexuality and its critique of the totalitarian government, it was originally published anonymously on an illegal gay-themed website within mainland China. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis riveting and heartbreaking novel quickly developed a cult following, and remains \"a meaningful excavation of homophobia and daily life in a rapidly changing China,\" and \"a traditional story of forbidden love in all the most classic, wonderful, and devastating ways\" (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review).","brand":"Feminist Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48709999722713,"sku":"9781558619074","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3121\/5065\/files\/9781558619074.jpg?v=1778792451","url":"https:\/\/www.blacknectarbooks.com\/products\/beijing-comrades-paperback","provider":"blacknectar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}