Shanghai Stories

Author: Bi Feiyu
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The story is told through the eyes of a boy who sells himself into a gang as a servant, showcasing the life-and-death struggles of the gangsters in old Shanghai. There is a powerful gang leader who dominates the underworld, a spoiled woman who indulges in favor, and a cunning and ambitious rival. The novel is filled with the luxurious and perilous urban atmosphere of old Shanghai, as well as the tranquil and picturesque landscapes of the Jiangnan water towns. The underworld toughs fight for survival at all costs, while the women they control are left with only the fate of finding solace in helplessness. The plot is full of twists and turns, with vividly portrayed characters. It depicts the drunken revelry of a dying world and the bloody clashes of, written with meticulous attention to detail.