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155 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
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Language: English
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Over the last decade, Yan Lianke has been continually heralded as one of the "best contemporary Chinese writers" (The Independent) and "one of the country's fiercest satirists" (The Guardian). Among many awards and honors, he has been twice a fina...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 36%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Ableism, Animal death, DeathModerate
Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent155 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Over the last decade, Yan Lianke has been continually heralded as one of the "best contemporary Chinese writers" (The Independent) and "one of the country's fiercest satirists" (The Guardian). Among many awards and honors, he has been twice a fina...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 36%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Animal death, DeathModerate
Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent