Tiananmen Square

Set against the backdrop of 1970s and 80s Beijing, this poignant novel follows Lai, a young girl navigating family dynamics and societal challenges as she grows up during a transformative period in China. With a strong-willed grandmother and an introspective father, Lai learns to confront the complexities of her country, friendships, and first loves. Gaining a scholarship to Peking University, she becomes immersed in the fervent student protests of 1989, capturing the hope and courage of a generation amidst a pivotal moment in history.