The Wedding Party

In Liu Xinwu’s award-winning novel, The Wedding Party, the festivities of a wedding in a Beijing siheyuan unfold on a December morning in 1982. As Auntie Xue strives to ensure her son Jiyue’s marriage is a success, a diverse array of characters—from anxious family members to unpredictable wedding crashers—adds layers of humor and chaos to the celebration. Set against the backdrop of post-Cultural Revolution China, this engaging tale captures the intricacies of life, love, and community within a single extraordinary day.