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Alluring, blunt, yet somewhat charming Zhou Meisen's "In the Name of the People" is a smart, political thriller set in modern day China. When Comrade Hou Liangping receives notice of corruption in H Province, he sets off at once to figure out the source. Yet not everyone in the province is who they seem to be. With flashbacks to his childhood and ideological formation and an ever changing cast of characters, Meisen creates a gripping narrative. Perhaps because I am not versed in modern Chinese politics, I felt a bit lost at times, making it a bit of a confusing read.