Only the Cat Knows

This harrowing and extraordinary story is based on a true event and is part of a series of tales that explore the microcosm of humanity in a typical Chinese "worker village." A young factory worker is trapped between his family and official greed, indifference, and corruption when he loses a ten-yuan note in a grain shop and becomes desperately manic. He is caught and accused by his little niece, sealing his fate forever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Publisher: Red Hen Press

This gripping and extraordinary tale, based on a true event, is part of a series of stories that shed light on the intricate tapestry of human existence within a typical Chinese "worker village." Within this desolate and impoverished environment, a young factory worker finds himself trapped in a cycle of hopelessness, with his sole aspiration being a mere chance of a meager pay raise. However, when that chance never materializes, he finds himself caught in a web of familial obligations and the unyielding grip of official greed, indifference, and corruption. As his despair deepens, he loses a ten-yuan note in a grain shop, triggering a desperate descent into madness. In a moment of desperation, he embarks on a burglary of his sister's home, only to be caught and accused by his young niece. Overwhelmed with horror, he commits an act that seals his fate forever. This poignant narrative explores the depths of human suffering and the tragic consequences of a society driven by materialism and corruption. It serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of economic inequality and the urgent need for social change.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781597098762