The Bathing Women

From an award-winning and bestselling Chinese author, this stunningly original novel captures the spirit of a new generation of young professionals in contemporary China.

About the 1990s, The Bathing Women follows the lives of four women - Tiao, a children's book editor; Fan, her sister who thinks escaping to America might solve her problems; Fei, a hedonistic and self-destructive young woman; and Youyou, a chef - from childhood during the Cultural Revolution to adulthood in the new market economy. This moving novel charts the journey of these women as they grapple with love, sibling rivalry, and ultimately, redemption. Spellbinding, unforgettable, and an important chronicle of modern China, The Bathing Women is a powerful and beautiful portrait of the strength of female friendship in the face of adversity.

Genre: General Fiction

"one of the ten best literary works worldwide." - Kenzaburo Ōe