About this book
The epic and heart-wrenching new novel from the bestselling author of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love
Censorship history
Shanghai Girls was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its political content and challenge to authority, as well as race / colonialism and immorality. This case illustrates how governments across political systems have used censorship to shield authority from literary criticism.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | PoliticalRacialMoral |