A fascinating tale of China just over the horizon

A thought-provoking novel about China's tomorrow, which reveals the truth about China today

The Fat Years remains valid because it is not simply a "what might happen" exercise in futurism. Its central conceit - that collective amnesia overtakes the entire country - is an all-encompassing metaphor for today's looming superpower... a triumph

A not-so-veiled satire of the Chinese government's tendency to make dates such as the Tiananmen massacre virtually disappear

Chan Koonchung's humorous tale reveals the distorted reality of China, where despite the supersonic development of its economy, political life is steadfastly unchanging

Anyone who wants to understand modern China should read this novel

Bracing, smart and entertaining

The hottest novel to come out of China this year

An inventive and highly topical novel by Chan Koonchung, is among the first to explore a scenario that much of the world is speculating about today

Chan’s story is not only absorbing in its own right, it also shines reflected light on the foibles of the West

A potent futuristic satire on the re-ordering of not just history by time itself

Quietly astonishing fables of unmistakeable brilliance ... Breathtaking

With a maturity and control far beyond his years, Mr Bezmozgis has produced a captivating and impressive debut. The title story itself is one I will never forget

Passionately full of life ... his literary skills [are] remarkable

He is being described as the new Philip Roth, the new Chekhov ... the hype may not be entirely exaggerated

Scary good ... Not a line or note in the book rings false

A stunning first collection, characterized by a painful honesty and clarity of vision ... Bezmozgis writes with compassion, quietly reminding us of the hidden beauty within human imperfection