Beijing Coma
by Ma Jian0 ratings0 reviews
Imprisoned in his own body, Dai Wei lies comatose in his bedroom—a result of being shot in the head during the Tiananmen Square protest. A decade of stillness has not dimmed the vitality of his internal world, a stark contrast to the transformed reality outside. As his mother diligently tends to him, Dai Wei's consciousness roams through his turbulent past—from a childhood marked by the Cultural Revolution to his transformative years at Beijing University. His memories culminate in the pulsating, minute-by-minute account of the events leading to his current state. 'Beijing Coma' is not simply a tale of a man's physical and intellectual journey; it is a profound exploration of modern China, marred by its contradictions and complexities.
- Historical
- Cultural Heritage
- Fiction
- Political
- Activism
- Consciousness
- Freedom
- Transformation