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Little Gods
Little Gods
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'Enthralling... sharp and true' C PAM ZHANG, author of How Much of These Hills Is Gold
'A much-needed voice... reaches across the globe and across the years' BIDISHA
'Compellingly complex... Expands the future of the immigrant novel' NEW YORK TIMES
'Stunning... explores the intricate ways that grief, identity, sacrifice, and love all weave together to create a bond between mother and daughter' REFINERY 29
On the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, a woman gives birth alone in a Beijing hospital. Years later, her daughter Liya travels from America to China with her mother's ashes, hoping to unravel the legacy of silences and contradictions that she inherited from that night.
As Liya seeks to untangle the mystery of her family, we travel through Shanghai and Beijing, and deep into the past, uncovering an unexpected love triangle whose repercussions are felt in the present moment.
Ambitious yet intimate, Little Gods is a gripping story of migrations both literal and emotional, and of the tragic impact of history on personal lives.
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A powerful story of migration, history, and personal legacy.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that weave personal journeys with historical events, Little Gods offers a compelling view into the complexities of identity, love, and sacrifice. It captures the depth of family secrets and the emotional weight of history in a way that feels intimate and real. You'll find yourself invested in Liya's quest to understand her roots and the legacy of a turbulent past.