Looking for Tank Man A Novel
Looking for Tank Man by Ha Jin is a novel published by Other Press LLC on October 21, 2025, featuring 368 pages in English. This narrative follows Pei Lulu, a Harvard student from China, as she uncovers the hidden history of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Encountering a lone protester during a visit from the Chinese premier, Lulu’s understanding of the People’s Republic and her own identity is profoundly altered as she learns about the 1989 protest movement and the violent government response.
Readers will find a blend of personal discovery and historical reflection as Lulu seeks answers from her family, who reveal surprising stories of their involvement in the events. The novel serves as both a coming-of-age tale and a tribute to the courage of activists, emphasizing the importance of remembering this tragedy and the ongoing threats posed by authoritarian regimes. Through its exploration of political and cultural heritage, Looking for Tank Man engages with themes relevant to Asian American experiences and the broader implications of protest and suppression.
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A Harvard student from China discovers the fraught, hidden history of the Tiananmen Square massacre in this powerful novel of protest and suppression from the National Book Award–winning author.
When the Chinese premier visits Harvard, international student Pei Lulu encounters a lone protester, who will drastically change her understanding of the People’s Republic and her own place in the world. For the first time, Lulu learns of the 1989 protest movement and the government’s violent response. Determined to find out more, she seeks answers from her family, who share surprising stories of their involvement, and from a formative university course based on powerful firsthand accounts.
At once a compelling coming-of-age tale and a poignant tribute to the courage of activists, Looking for Tank Man keeps this tragedy alive in the public memory and warns against the dangers of authoritarian regimes.
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