About Yan Lianke
Yan Lianke is often deemed by scholars and critics to be a prime candidate for the Literature Nobel Prize. Over the years, he has made a reputation for being a versatile and unique Chinese author, known for his tough-minded political stances and his artistry. He is also among the most outspoken and prolific Chinese authors who is masterful with his fiction, as he blends the folkloric, realistic, surrealistic, historical, and supernatural. In his essays and novels, he bravely confronts the problems of China’s political and social history head-on, as he defies present and past government policies in the process. Lianke was born in 1958 in China in a small village in Henan which was so tiny, that it did not even have a library.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- Lenin's Kisses(2003)
- Serve the People!(2005)
- Dream of Ding Village(2005)
- The Four Books(2013)
- The Explosion Chronicles(2013)
- The Day the Sun Died(2015)
- Hard Like Water(2021)
- Heart Sutra(2023)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Marrow(1998)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Years, Months, Days(1997)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Discovering Fiction(2011)
- Three Brothers(2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yan Lianke?
Yan Lianke is a bestselling author known for 4 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Yan Lianke book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Standalone Novels as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Yan Lianke written?
Yan Lianke has written over 12 books across 4 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.