One Man's Bible by Gao Xingjian

One Man's Bible

Gao Xingjian

450 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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One Man's Bible is a fictionalized account of Gao Xingjian's life under the Chinese Communist regime. Daily life is riddled with paranoia and fear, and government propaganda turns citizens against one another. It is a place where a single sentence...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
challenging 60%
dark 60%
informative 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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