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552 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781559706728
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
China's most important contemporary literary voice delivers a portrait of twentieth-century China full of historical sweep and earthy exuberance.In his latest novel, Mo Yan—arguably China’s most important contemporary literary voice—recreates the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 55%
tense 55%
sad 44%
reflective 33%
informative 22%
funny 11%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Average rating
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Graphic
Blood, Body shaming, Child abuseModerate
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement552 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781559706728
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
China's most important contemporary literary voice delivers a portrait of twentieth-century China full of historical sweep and earthy exuberance.In his latest novel, Mo Yan—arguably China’s most important contemporary literary voice—recreates the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 55%
tense 55%
sad 44%
reflective 33%
informative 22%
funny 11%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Body shaming, Child abuseModerate
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement