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.
Although the author's writing style is somewhat immature, the plot is well-narrated. From the despair of failing to save his father three times to the growth of facing death with equanimity, the novel allows readers to see a different kind of struggle and adventure of an ordinary person.