A review by ricardom
Purple Perilla by Can Xue

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

5.0

This was the best surprise of the year as I didn't know the work of Can Xue. This tiny book, edited and comissioned by the isolarii team, consists of three short stories all written by Can Xue that are surreal and mysterious and weird, sometimes even frightening, but then, they're also kind and sweet. Purple Perilla is a must read.