On Ha Jin's IN THE POND

Done. Ha Jin is quite a storyteller. This is by far the most entertaining book I've ever read. I couldn't put it down and trust me when I say you can finish it in a day or less.
In the Pond is a satire that tells a story of a fitter, a political activist, an artist, a calligrapher, a family man, and a scholar, all in one, who fights for his rights and refuses to give way to any form of oppression.
In the thick of threatening power turned turmoil, the protagonist allows us to see what it is like to live a life filled with injustice and misery.
Despite the presence of these heavy themes, the author managed to make the story bearable to the readers by adding timely humor.