Yan Lianke was born in 1958 in Henan Province, China. He is the author of numerous story collections and novels. Among his many accolades, he was awarded the Franz Kafka Prize, was twice a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, the Man Asian Literary Prize, and the Prix Femina tranger. He lives in Beijing.
'Yan depicts his provincial relatives with enormous heart and respect, acknowledging their sacrifices in a dark yet poignant meditation on grief and death...A memoir steeped in metaphor and ultimately tremendously moving.' * Kirkus Reviews * 'Full of love, sorrow, and tenderness, Yan Lianke's memoir offers a deeply heartfelt account of his family in the 1960s and 70s. Three Brothers is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand post-Mao China, and a new opportunity to experience more of what this extraordinary author conveys to us with his vivid and poetic style.' * Xiaolu Guo, author Once Upon a Time in the East * 'Lianke paints vivid scenes of desolate circumstances with an incredible mastery of words and control of his imagery. His masterpieces are sure to engage readers.' * STARRED Review, Booklist on The Years, Months, Days * 'A master of imaginative satire. His work is animated by an affectionate loyalty to his peasant origins in the poverty-stricken province of Henan, and fierce anger over the political abuses of the regime.' * Guardian *