The Border Of Paradise: A Novel

"This singular debut from Esmé Weijun Wang has all the trappings of a classic gothic novel: half-siblings trapped in a decaying and isolated house, forbidden affection, suicide, a rapacious forest fire. But this family tragedy is more than just a sensational saga. Its dynamic, rotating points of view, exploration of identity and trauma, precise characterization and stunning prose make it a literary novel of the highest order."