The Undertaking of Lily Chen

By Novgorodoff, Danica

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ISBN
9781596435865
Publisher
First Second


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Library Journal

Reviewed on February 14, 2014  |  Graphic Novels

When Deshi Li accidentally kills his brother Wei during an argument, their mother demands that he find Wei a corpse bride, fulfilling the ancient Chinese tradition of "ghost marriage" that is still practiced in some provinces today. Unable to locate a suitably fresh body even with the help of middleman Mr. Song, Deshi sets his sights on the very much alive Lily Chen, who makes his job especially easy by begging him...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on March 1, 2014

This deeply satisfying graphic novel has a timeless feel thanks to the unfamiliar tradition that propels the narrative. From Mr. Song, the unscrupulous grave robber, to Eugeni and Ellen, foreigners studying Chinese divination techniques, to the r...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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