Reborn, I Confess to Dongbei Yujie Before Lao Kuai

Classic Political Intrigue and Excellent Urban Slice-of-Life Stories: Realistic and Thought-Provoking

Looking for something like The Confused Road Through Grassroots Politics. A classic political novel and an excellent slice-of-life urban story. Realistic, thoughtful, and revealing about society and human weakness. You'll come away with plenty to think about and gain a lot from reading it.