China Book Club: 'The Handsome Monk' by Tsering Döndrup

Translated from Tibetan by Christopher Peacock, this collection of short stories helps to humanise the nomadic people of Tibet while at the same time satirising their society as one plagued by gambling, prostitution and religious hypocrisy.

The Tibetan-speaking Mongolian author Tsering Döndrup brings a massively readable collection that is sometimes harrowing, often hilarious, and provides a real and respectful portrayal of this fascinating land.