Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Xun Lu, 魯迅, William A. Lyell

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

Xun Lu, 魯迅, William A. Lyell

389 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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This collection of short stories by Lu Xun, commonly considered one of the greatest writers in 20th-century China and often referred to as the father of modern Chinese literature, includes the celebrated short story, "A Madman's Diary". This short...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
informative 66%
dark 50%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 37%
fast 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.75

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