The Banquet Bug: A Novel (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 4 stars “Geling Yan's novel is an enjoyable if disconcerting read. It unveils a country hungry not only for food, but also for status and immediate westernisation. The story works very well as a metaphor for present day China: the huge, lavish banquets are enjoyed by a corrupt oligarchy but are also...” see full review » see other reviews »

Didn’t Like It Rated 2 stars “Odd book set in China. Worth reading” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Geling Yan's novel is an enjoyable if disconcerting read. It unveils a country hungry not only for food, but also for status and immediate westernisation. The story works very well as a metaphor for present day China: the huge, lavish banquets are enjoyed by a corrupt oligarchy but are also 'bugged' by ordinary citizens eager to join the 'progress' bandwagon.”

  maria g wrote this review Wednesday, April 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 2 stars

  “Odd book set in China. Worth reading”

  Robert R wrote this review Sunday, March 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No