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In the Pond is a 2000 novel by Ha Jin, who has also written Under the Red Flag, Ocean of Winds, and Waiting. The novel centers around the character Shao Bin, a Chinese man working at a fertilizer plant, and his struggle to obtain a decent apartment for his young family. Continually passed over by the plant's corrupt leaders, Bin decides to fight back against his superiors. The conflict escalates as Bin's struggle is met with counterattacks and opposition.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A worker’s fight against corruption and injustice.
Who is this book for?
In The Pond offers a compelling look at individual resistance amidst systemic corruption. Ha Jin crafts a story that resonates for anyone interested in personal integrity and social justice within a bureaucratic system. If you enjoy insightful characters facing moral dilemmas, this book is a gripping read.
