The Years, Months, Days by Yan Lianke

The Years, Months, Days

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

116 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective sad slow-paced
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A terrible drought hits the population of a small mountain village and they flee to better climes. Incapable of marching for days, one old man and his blind dog stay behind, keeping watch over his single ear of corn. Every day is a victory over de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
sad 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 36%
challenging 26%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 40%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.68

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