Staff pick: Ghost Cities by Siang Lu
What do tyrannical emperors, a #BadChinese translator, and the chaos of city life have in common? They all collide in Siang Lu’s brilliantly unpredictable novel Ghost Cities.
This book is anything but ordinary, it’s a fast, funny, and thought-provoking ride through history, satire, and the stories that shape our world. One moment you’re in the past with emperors, the next you’re swept into the bustle of the present day, all while Lu playfully asks big questions about power, place, and who gets to tell the tale.
Marina from our library team is loving it so far:
I'm about halfway through Ghost Cities and finding it to be a zany, playful, and utterly thoughtful rollercoaster ride. Lu interweaves tyrannical emperors, a #BadChinese translator, and the flurry of city life past and present to explore power, place, and how we tell stories.
If you’re in the mood for a book that’s equal parts brainy and bonkers, in the best possible way, this one’s for you. Reserve Ghost Cities from our shelves, read an eBook, or listen as an eAudiobook via the link below.