Frog

In his first major work since winning the Nobel Prize, acclaimed author Mo Yan presents Frog, a poignant exploration of modern China through the lens of the one-child policy. The narrative follows a playwright nicknamed Tadpole as he delves into the life of his aunt, Gugu, a midwife whose loyalty to the Communist Party faces trials when she strictly enforces the contentious policy. With personal and compelling prose, Mo Yan illuminates the desperate realities of families, illegal surrogacy, and the moral conflicts faced by those who implement the policy, offering a profound insight into the complexities of life in Communist China.