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Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

By Haruki Murakami

The Chinese version was released earlier than the English edition to meet Chinese readers' keen anticipation. The book is hailed as a breakthrough from the author. It tells the story of Tsukuru Tazaki's pilgrimage to find out truth behind a 16-year mystery.

By Ezra F. Vogel

The Chinese translation was released at a time when the country was discussing further reforms. In a year that saw new leadership take charge, the book has been a hot topic. It details Deng's life, emphasizing his transformational steps over the last 30 years that have developed China for the better. It also has an upbeat outlook for the country that is now at a critical stage of development.