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China Mountain Zhang

Maureen F. McHugh
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China Mountain Zhang

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Maureen F. McHugh

China Mountain Zhang

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Chinese Literature
Setting

Earth • Future

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh follows several individuals in a future world dominated by China, highlighting their personal struggles and societal challenges. The narrative interweaves diverse perspectives, including a construction worker and a kite repairer, as they navigate identities and aspirations in a society where technological advancement intersects with cultural expectations.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Gritty

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,334 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh is praised for its intricate world-building and diverse, relatable characters in a future socialist world led by China. The novel's fragmented structure may challenge some readers, yet it enhances the narrative's depth. While its character-driven plot lacks traditional action, it offers a reflective, immersive experience that resonates emotionally.

Who should read this

Who Should Read China Mountain Zhang?

Readers who enjoy China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh appreciate character-driven, speculative fiction with a sociopolitical edge. Fans of Le Guin’s The Dispossessed or Gibson’s Neuromancer would find similar themes of identity, societal structure, and personal growth appealing.

4.1

5,334 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Chinese Literature
Setting

Earth • Future

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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