Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke

3 reviews

chrisljm's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

it’s giving the purge

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maryreadstoomuch27's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75


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francescavhum's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A gruesome and visceral depiction of the worst parts of human nature, the greedy desire for wealth, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to reach higher echelons. But questioning the true motives of "human nature" by inserting dark, mysterious, and brutal conditions.

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