Land of Big Numbers by Te-Ping Chen

Step into the richly textured world of Land of Big Numbers, a striking debut collection by Te-Ping Chen, journalist and fiction writer, published by Simon & Schuster. These vivid and deeply insightful short stories illuminate the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of modern China — where ambition, tradition, love, and state power collide.

With a journalist’s eye and a storyteller’s heart, Chen explores how politics, technology, and history shape the intimate corners of daily life. Each story unveils a different facet of contemporary Chinese society — from government workers caught in bureaucratic webs, to youth grappling with dreams and disillusionment.

This critically acclaimed collection captures both the grandeur and the subtle absurdities of a nation in flux. Told with empathy, wit, and sharp social observation, Land of Big Numbers offers an unforgettable portrait of people striving for meaning and freedom in a rapidly transforming world.

📌 Product Details:

• Book Name: Land of Big Numbers

• Author: Te-Ping Chen

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster

• ISBN: 9781471190599

• Primary Category: Literary Fiction / Short Stories / Contemporary Fiction

✨ Why You Should Read This Book:
✔ A powerful debut from a former China correspondent for The Wall Street Journal
✔ Sharp, character-driven stories blending realism with surrealist touches
✔ A unique, human perspective on life in contemporary China
✔ Ideal for fans of Jhumpa Lahiri, Ken Liu, and Yiyun Li
✔ Perfect for readers of literary short fiction and international narratives

💡 Order your copy today from Bookends and explore a China beyond the headlines — intimate, surreal, and strikingly real.