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256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031863
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
From the author of Brothers and China in Ten Words this celebrated contemporary classic of Chinese literature was also adapted for film by Zhang Yimou. This searing novel, originally banned in China but later named one of that nation's most influe...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
reflective 64%
dark 41%
inspiring 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, Death, Chronic illnessModerate
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Pregnancy, Suicide, Excrement256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031863
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
From the author of Brothers and China in Ten Words this celebrated contemporary classic of Chinese literature was also adapted for film by Zhang Yimou. This searing novel, originally banned in China but later named one of that nation's most influe...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
reflective 64%
dark 41%
inspiring 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Chronic illnessModerate
WarMinor
Pregnancy, Suicide, Excrement