"The Crazed" is a novel by Ha Jin that delves into the tumultuous period of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China. Set against a backdrop of political unrest, the story follows Jian Wan, a university student in Beijing, and his relationship with his mentor and professor, Yang, who succumbs to a sudden mental breakdown, becoming "crazed." As the government crackdown on the pro-democracy demonstrations intensifies, Jian finds himself drawn into the chaos and confronts the challenges of loyalty, morality, and personal sacrifice. "The Crazed" skillfully explores the intersection of personal and political turmoil, offering a poignant examination of the human cost of political upheaval and the struggle for individual conscience in a repressive environment.
- Pages: 382
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Psychological Fiction
- ISBN: 9789642240883
- Persian Title: کتاب دیوانگی اثر ها جین
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