Under Fishbone Clouds

By Sam Meekings

Book Overview

"An unlikely love story set against the events of the last half-century in China . . . a poetic evocation of the country and its people." --The New York Times When the Kitchen God is challenged by the Jade Emperor to fathom the workings of the human heart, he chooses to trace the lives of Jinyi and his wife, Yuying, from their blossoming love until their old age, in hope of finding an answer. The Kitchen God watches as government strictures split their family in two, living inside their hearts as they endure the losses of two children, homesickness, and isolation--all while keeping alive a love that survives famine, forced labor, and even death. Under Fishbone Clouds is a universal romance, a family saga, and a journey through Chinese history, myth, and culture. Following a young couple as their love grows and is tested during Mao's Cultural Revolution, this elegant debut novel provides a rare and personal glimpse into the birth of modern China. "A powerful and mesmerizing novel, both mythic and intimate. . . . a masterful accomplishment of imagination, insight, and lyricism." --Amy Tan, New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club

• Format: MP3 CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G63DR2HK
• ISBN13: 9798228776494
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Tantor
• Length: 1 Pages

Customer Reviews

I can’t say enough about how much this book pulled at my heart strings.

So the synopsis of this book and my experience of reading this book were polar opposites. To me it was a beautifully written story of sacrifice, love and family. But I guess it was suppose to be about 2 Gods and their epic story. Well I totally missed that part but it was Epic. I cried multiple times and ending the book broke my heart. It left me with a longing that I can only describe as grief. I buy multiple copies and give it to everyone I know that loves to read as much as me. They may not get the same thing out of it that I did but I am sure they will feel the love and beauty that Sam Meekings builds in that harsh world. It’s a must read for anyone who loves history and turmoil. And I guess mythology too