The Book of Sins By Chen Xiwo

"The Book of Sins" by Chen Xiwo

Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to introduce "The Book of Sins" by Chen Xiwo, a provocative collection of novellas that delve into the darkest corners of human nature.

Why "The Book of Sins" is a Must-Read

A Bold Exploration of Taboo Subjects

Chen Xiwo confronts societal taboos head-on, addressing themes such as rape, incest, sadomasochism, impotence, and voyeurism. His unflinching narrative compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human desires and moral boundaries. citeturn0search6

A Courageous Stand Against Censorship

Despite facing censorship in China, Chen Xiwo challenged the authorities by suing them for banning his work. This act of defiance underscores the collection's significance as a testament to freedom of expression and the power of literature to provoke thought and challenge norms. citeturn0search5

A Deep Dive into the Human Psyche

Through seven interconnected novellas, the author offers a disturbingly brilliant take on the complexities of the human psyche, exploring the intricate links between sexual and political deviance. Each story serves as a mirror, reflecting the multifaceted nature of sin and morality. citeturn0search6

Memorable Quotes from "The Book of Sins"

"In the depths of darkness, we find the raw essence of humanity."

Translation (Sinhala): "අඳුරේ ගැඹුරේ, අපි මනුෂ්‍යත්වයේ කච්චි සාරය සොයාගන්නෙමු."

Translation (Tamil): "இருளின் ஆழத்தில், மனிதத்தின் மூலத்தை நாம் கண்டுபிடிக்கிறோம்."

"To confront sin is to confront oneself."

Translation (Sinhala): "පව්වට මුහුණ දීම යනු, තමන්ටම මුහුණ දීමයි."

Translation (Tamil): "பாவத்தை எதிர்கொள்வது, தன்னையே எதிர்கொள்வதாகும்."

"Freedom is found not in the absence of constraints, but in the courage to defy them."

Translation (Sinhala): "නිදහස සොයාගන්නේ සීමා නොමැතිකමෙන් නොව, ඒවාට විරුද්ධවීමට ඇති දිරියෙන්ය."

Translation (Tamil): "சுதந்திரம் கட்டுப்பாடுகளின் இல்லாமையில் அல்ல, அவற்றை எதிர்க்கும் தைரியத்தில் உள்ளது."

"The boundaries of morality are as fluid as the desires that challenge them."

Translation (Sinhala): "සදාචාරයේ සීමා, ඒවාට අභියෝග කරන කැමැත්තන් මෙන්ම දියර වේ."

Translation (Tamil): "நீதியின் எல்லைகள், அவற்றை சவால் செய்யும் ஆசைகளின் போல் திரவமாகும்."

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About the Book

Title: The Book of Sins

Author: Chen Xiwo

ISBN: 9789881677563

Publisher: Fortysix

Published Year: 2014

Number of Pages: 202

Binding: Paperback

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