China in Ten Words by Yu Hua

China in Ten Words

Yu Hua

240 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction essays history sociology informative reflective medium-paced
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A powerful, intimate look at the Chinese experience from the years of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, told through personal stories from one of China’s most acclaimed authors. Framed by ten words and phrases common in the Chinese verna...

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Moods

informative 93%
reflective 68%
funny 36%
challenging 21%
dark 19%
sad 14%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
tense 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 15%

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