Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great codebreakers in the world. A semiautistic mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of Chinas secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive Code Purple. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become Chinas greatest and most celebrated codebreaker until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness. Decoded is a subtle and complex exploration of cryptography, politics, dreams and their significance...There is much of interest in this book, from the strange, superstitious beginning to the gradual decline of the Rong family as the twentieth century progresses...But in the end, its the complexity of the characters that is Decodeds enduring pleasure London Review of Books Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China and has become an international bestseller. With the pacing of a literary crime thriller, Mai Jias masterpiece also combines elements of historical fiction and state espionage. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, it introduces us to a character who is deeply flawed and fragile, yet possessing exceptional intelligence. Decoded is an unforgettable and gripping story of genius,...

Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: FA; Weight: 356 g; Dimensions: 130 x 198 x 27

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