| The Ginseng Hunter Contributor(s): Talarigo, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 030727523X ISBN-13: 9780307275233 Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $15.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: Set at the turn of the 21st century in China, this novel follows the daily life of a Chinese ginseng hunter. He is little aware of the world outside until shadowy figures hiding in the fields and rumors of thievery and murder begin to intrude on his cherished solitude. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.24" W x 8.06" (0.47 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Chinese ginseng hunter lives alone in the valley, where he spends his days preparing for winter. He is scarcely aware of the larger world until shadowy figures, floating bodies, and rumors of murder begin to intrude on his cherished solitude. Then, on a trip to Yanji, he meets a young North Korean prostitute. Through her vivid tales, the tragedy occurring across the river unfolds, and soon the hunter realizes that the fates of the young woman and four others rest in his hands.An unforgettable look at life along the fragile border between China and North Korea, The Ginseng Hunter is a confirmation of Jeff Talarigo's talent for finding humanity in the most unexpected places. |