--- product_id: 53715131 title: "China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997" brand: "maureen f. mchugh" price: "VT10266" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53715131-china-mountain-zhang-paperback-april-15-1997 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997 **Brand:** maureen f. mchugh **Price:** VT10266 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997 by maureen f. mchugh - **How much does it cost?** VT10266 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53715131-china-mountain-zhang-paperback-april-15-1997) ## Best For - maureen f. mchugh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maureen f. mchugh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411AbolEv9L.jpg) ![China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CA6QDOz6L.jpg) ![China Mountain Zhang Paperback – April 15, 1997 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31ofGouTc+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A futuristic Chinese hegemon *by M***A on Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019* Maureen F McHugh's China Mountain Zhang is a "topic" (not dys or u) future where China is the global superpower. The US collapsed in on itself as a result of debt burden (much speculation at the time of publication) and is considered a '2nd' world nation. The tale follows a part Chinese (an ABC - American Born Chinese) twenty something as he struggles establishing himself. There are also vignettes of others, kite fliers (the X games equivalent of the times), a fledgling Martian colony/commune, etc.), who all intersect with the main character. His travels and adventures take him to the Arctic, China itself, less developed parts of the US, in addition to his main stomping grounds in New York City. The reader observes his struggles with an unforgiving economy and societal intolerance towards homosexuality. There's no grand revelation or world turning pivotal event; rather, this is an unredacted tale of one individual's journey to find himself in a unique, alternative future.While the sci-fi elements are throughout, they are largely muted relative to the story itself. Colonization of Mars is discussed, but only in the struggle, not so much for survival, but rather for sustainability against a global governance that see Mars as a place to send excess Earth humans, a kinda of safety valve. Global warming has had its impact, but life goes on. Perhaps the most intriguing element is William Gibson-like element of jacking in to AI-like computer systems for engineering designs that Zhang uses extensively. While this seems a concept with lots of potential, there is little application beyond engineering and computer program debugging. Finally, the political and societal evolution has remained firmly in the socialist/communism realm, including addressing individuals as comrade. There is also a conservative stance with regards to homosexuality that suggests Chinese values and perceptions have changed little over time. Overall, this is less a coming of age tale and more a finding your place story in a future that is a unique situation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a human-scale future *by P***I on Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021* If this were published today it might be considered solarpunk.The climate crashed but is being restored, the US had a Second Depression but it led to a proletarian revolution and is only moderately impoverished.Characters are three-dimension, complex and not always lovable, and their dramas are all recognizable. This world is fully-realized (and it’s fascinating how not-at-all dated a 90s sci-fi can be) and in the end the world is just the world. This is a gently braided set of stories in human scale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good book, but ends rather abruptly *by M***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019* This came highly recommended by a friend, and there were quite a few things that I enjoyed about it. The primary MC was interesting, and the world-building, with the US as a communist puppet state under Chinese control was quite fun to read. However, there were a couple of side plots that didn't add anything, IMO, to the story but extra pages, and (I was reading it on Kindle) the ending was somewhat surprising in that it just seemed to stop after a while. Still a decent book, but if I'd bought a paper copy I wouldn't have any qualms about dropping it in the book exchange at work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53715131-china-mountain-zhang-paperback-april-15-1997](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53715131-china-mountain-zhang-paperback-april-15-1997) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*