Author: tepingchen

“Gripping and illuminating . . . At the heart of Te-Ping Chen’s remarkable debut lies a question all too relevant in 21st Century America: What is freedom?” –Jennifer Egan “Immensely rewarding, from the first sentence to the last…An exceptional collection.” –Charles Yu A debut collection from an emerging “fiction powerhouse,” vivid portrayals of the men and women of modern China and its … men and women of modern China and its diaspora that “entertain, educate, and universally resonate” (Booklist, starred review). Gripping and compassionate, Land of Big Numbers traces the journeys of the diverse and legion Chinese people, their history,…