The Invisibility Cloak by Ge Fei

The Invisibility Cloak

Ge Fei with Canaan Morse (Translator)

121 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary reflective fast-paced
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A lightly surreal story of misfortune, menace, and high-end stereo equipment in the cutthroat, capitalistic world of modern China. The hero of The Invisibility Cloak lives in contemporary Beijing—where everyone is doing their best to hustle up the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
mysterious 46%
dark 28%
funny 22%
tense 17%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.6

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