The Explosion Chronicles by Yan Lianke

The Explosion Chronicles

Yan Lianke

382 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

“A rip-roaring Swiftian satire from a contemporary Chinese master” follows a rural community’s transformation from small village to megalopolis (The Economist). With the Yi River on one side and the Balou Mountains on the other, the village of Exp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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