Yan Lianke Reading Order
1 series · 19 books
Yan Lianke is a Chinese novelist whose darkly satirical fiction explores corruption, absurdity, and human nature in contemporary society. Based in Beijing, he has become internationally recognized for his provocative storytelling, though several of his most acclaimed works have faced censorship in his home country. His novels blend magical realism with social critique, examining the moral contradictions and surreal dimensions of modern Chinese life.
Standalone Novels Series
19 books
Start with Day the Sun Died, The, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Day the Sun Died, The |
| 2 | Dream of Ding Village |
| 3 | Días, meses, años |
| 4 | El somni del poble Ding |
| 5 | Four Books |
| 6 | Günler Aylar Yillar |
| 7 | Hard Like Water |
| 8 | Heart Sutra |
| 9 | La muerte del sol |
| 10 | Lenin's Kisses |
| 11 | Los cuatro libros |
| 12 | Marrow |
| 13 | Patlama Kayıtları |
| 14 | Serve the People ('Wei Ren Min Fu Wu', in Traditional Chinese, NOT in English) |
| 15 | Serve the People! |
| 16 | The Day the Sun Died |
| 17 | The Explosion Chronicles |
| 18 | Three Brothers |
| 19 | Years, Months, Days |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Yan Lianke written?
- Yan Lianke has written 19 books across 1 series.