Cocoon

“In a novel by the young writer Zhang Yueran, two old friends confront the legacy of China’s tumultuous past. Ms. Zhang’s focus and finesse—plus the rhythmic subtlety of Mr. Tiang’s English prose—make this novel a luminous gateway into current Chinese fiction for readers seeking an entry-point.”—Mr. Tonkin, Wall Street Journal

“Cocoon is a stupendous novel, a beautiful and formidable achievement on...