$24.96

Only 3 left in stock.

Ships from and sold by PBShopUK-au TRACKED.

Share <Embed>

Other Sellers on Amazon

$24.15
+ FREE Delivery

Sold by: BuyGlobal

$25.97
+ FREE Delivery

Sold by: Blackwell UK Ltd

$25.77
+ $3.00 delivery

Sold by: Rarewaves UK

Flip to back Flip to front

Listen Playing... Paused You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
Learn more

See this image

Follow the Author

Hua Yu

China in Ten Words Paperback – 1 April 2018

by Yu Hua (Author)

217 ratings

See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions

Amazon Price

New from

Used from

Kindle

"Please retry"

$10.00

—

Audible Audiobook, Unabridged

"Please retry"

$0.00

Free with your Audible trial

Hardcover

"Please retry"

$261.17

—

Paperback

"Please retry"

$24.96

$18.64

—

FREE delivery: 30 March - 8 April

A powerful, intimate look at the Chinese experience from the years of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, told through personal stories from one of China's most acclaimed authors. Framed by ten words and phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words reveals as never before the world's most populous yet often misunderstood nation. Characterized by Yu Hua's trademark wit, insight, and courage, he presents a refreshingly candid vision of the 'Chinese miracle' and all its consequences, from the singularly invaluable perspective of a leading writer living in China.

Special offers and product promotions

Buy this item and get 90 days Free Amazon Music Unlimited. After purchase you will receive an email with further information. Offer valid for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.” Learn more here.

Frequently bought together

Total Price: $81.88

These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Show details

Buy the selected items together

This item:China in Ten Words by Yu Hua Paperback $24.96
Only 3 left in stock.
Ships from and sold by PBShopUK-au TRACKED.
Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China by Evan Osnos Paperback $25.08
Ships from and sold by Book Depository UK.
On China by Henry Kissinger Paperback $31.84
Ships from and sold by Book Depository UK.

Customers who bought this item also bought

Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1

Barack Obama
83,190
Hardcover
in Black & African American Biographies
$34.00

Product details

Publisher : Duckworth Overlook (1 April 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 071564551X
ISBN-13 : 978-0715645512
Dimensions : 19.8 x 1.6 x 12.9 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 87,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 364 in History of China
- 420 in Asian Politics
- 435 in Communism & Socialism (Books)

Customer Reviews:
217 ratings

Product description

Review

'A brilliant memoir of China . Throughout this beautifully narrated, carefully analytical and at times personally courageous book, Yu shows the dark side of China's economic "miracle" (Guardian)

Caustic and difficult to forget, China in Ten Words is a people's eye view of a world in which the people have little place (Time)

Gripping. it astounds me that Yu Hua has not already joined Nobel Peace Prize-winner Liu Xiaobo and a growing number of other outspoken intellectuals behind bars (Jonathan Mirsky Literary Review)

Book Description

An unparalleled, intimate look at the Chinese experience by an award-winning author

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1

Customer reviews

5 star		69%
4 star		19%
3 star		9%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

How are ratings calculated?

Review this product

Write a customer review

Top reviews from Australia

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Vivien

Somewhat enlightening ...

Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2015

Verified Purchase

This book may read better in Chinese as I initially struggled with the style it was written in. I usually get lost in books when I read ie the characters, the storyline, the drama. I found none of that here. It wasn't particularly entertaining or relaxing. In fact, the only reason I finished it was because I can't leave a book once I start it!

However, in saying that, I thought CHINA IN TEN WORDS was enlightening. I visited China for the first time a month ago and I found the behaviour and mindset of locals very puzzling (I'm of Chinese heritage so it surprised me that I didn't "get" the Chinese people)!

But reading Yu Hua's helped me put a lot into perspective. He also gave quite a few insights on how actions of the government during and after the cultural revolution, during and post Mao, pretty much shaped the attitudes and behaviours of the populace.

I wouldn't rush to read another of his books unless compelled to dive again into the psyche of the (mainland) Chinese. I would only recommend this book to those who are quite interested in understanding (mainland) Chinese people.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Edmund Esterbauer

Brilliant must read for those interested in China

Reviewed in Australia on 6 September 2018

Verified Purchase

This is a brilliant book that explains what China was really like under Mao.

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

Steve

A Great Introduction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2018

Verified Purchase

A great introduction - both in terms of the book itself (which has a brilliant and heartbreaking first few pages) but also to the subject matter. I am currently writing for a book that touches on issues that Yu Hua raises so elegantly here. His first-hand experiences really enriched my understanding of, among other things, the Red Guards and the culture of learning and reading during and after the era of Mao-mania. Gripping and powerfully written.

2 people found this helpful

T. Lloyd

A fascinating read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2014

Verified Purchase

This is by no means a great literary work but it is a fascinating insight into life in China during the Cultural revolution until the present day as seen through the author's eyes and experience. Partly autobiographical, partly anecdotal but completely engrossing, the book is full of insights into the psyche of the Chinese.
I felt that the concept of summing up China in ten words was an interesting approach. However, I didn't think it was totally successful and occasionally had the feeling that Yu Hua struggled to make the content fit into the structure.
That said, it was a worthwhile read. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on bamboozle.

A great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2015

Verified Purchase

Interesting and engaging - this has given me a good insight into Communist China from the perspective of the people who lived though the key events.

Dr Z

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2016

Verified Purchase

Wonderful book!

T. Andrea

frammenti di Cina vissuti

Reviewed in Italy on 19 February 2018

Verified Purchase

Cercavo proprio un libro del genere. Qualche "istantanea" della Cina di oggi, senza il filtro ed il pregiudizio del "cronista" occidentale.
L'autore, uno scrittore cinese che vive in Cina, adotta una scelta stilistica pregevole, prendendo a pretesto 10 diverse parole, intorno alle quali sviluppare 10 piccole narrazioni basati sul proprio vissuto, soprendenti, scorrevoli e mai banali.

One person found this helpful

Translate review to English

See all reviews

Other Sellers on Amazon

Follow the Author

Similar authors to follow

China in Ten Words Paperback – 1 April 2018

Special offers and product promotions

Frequently bought together

Customers who bought this item also bought

Product details

Product description

Review

Book Description

About the Author

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

Customer reviews

Review this product

Top reviews from Australia

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries