Life by Lu Yao

Life

Lu Yao with Chloe Estep (Translator), Eric Abrahamsen (Contributor), Ming Ming Lu (Contributor)

313 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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An essential masterwork from Chinese literary giant Lu Yao—winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize—available for the first time in English.Lu Yao published only two novels before his untimely death—but their extraordinary influence catapulted the a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 60%
sad 55%
hopeful 15%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 40%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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