Read Mo Yan

Please join us in reading and discussing the works of Mo Yan, the 2012 Nobel Laureate in Literature.

New Members: Please introduce yourself in the Introductions thread.

At this time there are no scheduled group reads, but please feel free to propose one in the MESSAGE BOARD.

Note: Through the end of 2012, the works of Mo Yan will be a big part of the discussion in the Reading Globally group's thread on China and Neighboring Countries. Please consider cross-posting your reviews and discussions there at least through Dec. 31. You will also find some background information and links on Chinese literature in general on that thread.

Works by Mo Yan available in English translation (with dates of original Chinese publication)

Red Sorghum (1987) work page / discussion
The Garlic Ballads (1988) work page / discussion
Explosions and Other Stories (1991) work page / discussion
The Republic of Wine (1992) work page / discussion
Big Breasts & Wide Hips (1996) work page / discussion
Shifu, You'll Do Anything for a Laugh (1999) work page / discussion
Sandalwood Death (2004) work page / discussion
Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out (2006) work page / discussion
Change (2010) work page / discussion
Pow! (2012) work page / discussion