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272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 09 November 2004
Description
From the acclaimed author of Brothers and China in Ten Words here is Yu Hua's unflinching portrait of life under Chairman Mao. A cart-pusher in a silk mill, Xu Sanguan augments his meager salary with regular visits to the local blood chief. His vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
sad 47%
dark 31%
challenging 22%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, CursingModerate
Fatphobia, Rape, InfidelityMinor
Death, Blood, Sexual assault
272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 09 November 2004
Description
From the acclaimed author of Brothers and China in Ten Words here is Yu Hua's unflinching portrait of life under Chairman Mao. A cart-pusher in a silk mill, Xu Sanguan augments his meager salary with regular visits to the local blood chief. His vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
sad 47%
dark 31%
challenging 22%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, CursingModerate
Fatphobia, Rape, InfidelityMinor
Death, Blood, Sexual assault