The Cave Man

The Cave Man

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The Cave Man

The Cave Man

Written by Xiaoda Xiao
4.85 34,929 ratings
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The Cave Man is an extraordinary and moving portrait of a man brutalized in Mao’s China.Ja Feng is contained within a three-foot by four-and-one-half foot solitary confinement cell in a prison camp. He has survived this punishment for nine months, a period of time that has forced him to question his most basic human faculties.The Cave Man follows Ja Feng once he is released from solitary confinement, as he tries to integrate with fellow prisoners who view his skeletal figure and erratic screaming fits as freakish. It follows him through his heartbreaking attempts to assimilate into Chinese culture, to reestablish familial bonds and to seek out an ordinary human experience.

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Published December 1, 2009
ISBN 6523579
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Xiaoda Xiao is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Xiaoda Xiao can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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