Scan barcode
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 290 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
challenging 23%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, CursingModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, InfidelityMinor
Death, Rape, Child abuse
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 290 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
challenging 23%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, CursingModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, InfidelityMinor
Death, Rape, Child abuse