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Literary Fiction· China

Waiting

by Ha Jin
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
★National Book Award
Published 1999308 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1999, Waiting established Ha Jin as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A Chinese army doctor waits eighteen years to divorce his peasant wife and marry the nurse he loves, entangled by custom, law, and his own indecision. Ha Jin's National Book Award winner is a spare, quietly devastating portrait of life under Communist bureaucracy and the cost of waiting. Themes of China, Communism, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1999.

Book Details

AuthorHa Jin
Published1999
Country of Origin🇨🇳 China
LanguageEnglish
Pages308
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780375706127
Editorial Score67/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇳 China

This book is part of China's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
199958
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About the Author
Ha Jin
China
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Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting about?

A Chinese army doctor waits eighteen years to divorce his peasant wife and marry the nurse he loves, entangled by custom, law, and his own indecision. Ha Jin's National Book Award winner is a spare, quietly devastating portrait of life under Communist bureaucracy and the cost of waiting.

Who wrote Waiting?

Waiting was written by Ha Jin, from China. First published in 1999.

What awards has Waiting won?

Waiting has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1999.

Is Waiting worth reading?

Waiting is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 58/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in China, Communism, love.

Where can I buy Waiting?

You can buy Waiting on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Waiting?

Waiting is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Waiting from?

Waiting originates from China's literary tradition. Explore more books from China on our country page.

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