Description
In a China grappling with tradition and modernity, a devoted doctor finds himself caught between two women and two vastly different worlds. For seventeen years, Lin Kong has loved the educated and modern Manna Wu, yet his family-chosen wife, a woman of humble loyalty, consistently refuses his pleas for a divorce. As Lin navigates the political landscape and the deeply ingrained customs of his society, his passionate love is stretched to its breaking point with each passing summer. This novel offers a poignant exploration of human longing, the complexities of love, and the enduring power of tradition, all rendered with Ha Jin's signature insightful prose.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage International
Published Jan 1, 2000
320 pages
ISBN: 9780375706417
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Waiting by Ha Jin.