The Uninvited
The Uninvited by Geling Yan, published by Faber in 2007, is a suspense fiction novel that follows the life of Dan Dong, an unemployed factory worker. His circumstances change dramatically when he discovers that by posing as a journalist, he can enjoy gourmet meals at state-sponsored banquets. As he navigates this new world, he overhears secrets that lead him into a complex web of intrigue, where distinguishing between his true and false identities becomes increasingly challenging.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of impersonation and corruption, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. As Dan becomes entangled in a scandal that reaches the highest levels of power, he faces the daunting task of exposing the corruption while safeguarding his own dangerous secret. This edition comprises 276 pages and is presented in English, offering a thrilling exploration of contemporary issues within the context of boomtown China.
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Suspense fiction. Dan Dong is an unemployed factory worker, but his life takes a series of unexpected twists upon his discovery that, simply by posing as a journalist, he can eat exquisite gourmet meals free of charge at state-sponsored banquets. But the secrets Dan overhears at these events eventually lead him down a twisted, intrigue-laden path, and his true and false identities become increasingly harder to separate. When he becomes privy to a scandal that runs from the depths of society up to its highest rungs, Dan must find a way to lay bare the corruption – without revealing the dangerous truth about himself. A thrilling rollercoaster ride through the new world of boomtown China.
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