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Notes of a Crocodile (NYRB Classics),Used
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Winner of the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize Longlisted for the PEN Translation Prize A New York Times Editors' ChoiceThe Englishlanguage premiere of Qiu Miaojin's comingofage novel about queer teenagers in Taiwan, a cult classic in China and winner of the 1995 China Times Literature Award.An NYRB Classics OriginalSet in the postmartiallaw era of late1980s Taipei, Notes of a Crocodile is a comingofage story of queer misfits discovering love, friendship, and artistic affinity while hardly studying at Taiwan's most prestigious university. Told through the eyes of an anonymous lesbian narrator nicknamed Lazi, this cult classic is a postmodern pastiche of diaries, vignettes, mash notes, aphorisms, exegesis, and satire by an incisive prose stylist and major countercultural figure.Afflicted by her fatalistic attraction to Shui Ling, an older woman, Lazi turns for support to a circle of friends that includes a rich kid turned criminal and his troubled, selfdestructive gay lover, as well as a bored, mischievous overachiever and her alluring slacker artist girlfriend.Illustrating a process of liberation from the strictures of gender through radical selfinquiry, Notes of a Crocodile is a poignant masterpiece of social defiance by a singular voice in contemporary Chinese literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Notes of a Crocodile' about? A: 'Notes of a Crocodile' is a coming-of-age novel set in late-1980s Taipei, focusing on queer teenagers navigating love, friendship, and self-discovery in a post-martial-law society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Notes of a Crocodile' is Qiu Miaojin, a notable figure in contemporary Chinese literature.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of queer identity, liberation from gender norms, and the complexities of friendship and love among marginalized individuals.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Notes of a Crocodile' is available in paperback format, consisting of 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'Notes of a Crocodile' published? A: 'Notes of a Crocodile' was published on May 2, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: Yes, 'Notes of a Crocodile' is classified as coming-of-age fiction, making it suitable for young adult readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes.
- Q: What type of writing style can I expect from this book? A: The book features a postmodern writing style, incorporating diaries, vignettes, and satire, reflecting Qiu Miaojin's incisive prose.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Notes of a Crocodile' is not part of a series; it is a standalone novel.
- Q: What awards has 'Notes of a Crocodile' received? A: 'Notes of a Crocodile' won the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize and was longlisted for the PEN Translation Prize.
- Q: What makes 'Notes of a Crocodile' a cult classic? A: The novel's unique perspective on queer identity in Taiwan, combined with its literary style, has resonated with readers, establishing it as a cult classic in Chinese literature.