Chinese opera
Ian Wedde
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Chinese opera
by Ian Wedde
Published
2008
Publisher
Victoria University Press
Pages
254
ISBN-13
9780864735850
ISBN-10
0864735855
Description
Chinese Opera is a dark and dazzling novel set in an all too plausible New Zealand of the near future. 'Little Frank' is 120 years old and he's lost his mind - or the part that can put damaged memories back together. Once the gang boss of 'The Place', he's traded his imagination for secure long life. Trapped in a luxurious present of mindless routine, he's jolted awake in 2090 to the bizarre facts of his world: his obsession with the female lead at the Chinese Opera, his unsavoury liaison with the Binh Xuyen body-part pirates, their surveillance of his movements. Above all, his lost memory of the moment in a pine-scented limo when he traded his imagination for long life. To rebuild this memory, Little Frank has to abandon longevity. Will he recover the truth before he Times Out? Will he have time to understand his obsession with the singer Madame Hee? What happened to the young mother who abandoned him? This provocative novel touches on many current hot topics including plastic surgery, designer drugs and artificial extension of human life; the environment and water rights; immigration into NZ especially from Asia. These and other concerns form the arresting backdrop to Little Frank's story of belonging, longing, dislocation and memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chinese opera?
This edition of Chinese opera has approximately 254 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chinese opera?
For most readers, Chinese opera typically takes between 5h 18m and 3h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chinese opera?
The estimated word count for Chinese opera is approximately 63,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chinese opera?
Chinese opera was written by Ian Wedde.
When was Chinese opera published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.