To Live by Yu Hua

To Live

Yu Hua with Michael Berry (Translator)

250 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 769 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
emotional 83%
reflective 64%
dark 40%
inspiring 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 12%

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: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.23

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