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A review by grauspitz
The Explosion Chronicles by Yan Lianke
3.0
3.5
I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand it's a satire about China's urban development that's masterfully done. But in the other hand, because it was satirical I felt that the characters lacked any real depth, even if they were interesting to follow. And as good as it was in the end, it did drag on at points.
Despite the negatives I've given, it's still a book that I would definitely recommend.
I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand it's a satire about China's urban development that's masterfully done. But in the other hand, because it was satirical I felt that the characters lacked any real depth, even if they were interesting to follow. And as good as it was in the end, it did drag on at points.
Despite the negatives I've given, it's still a book that I would definitely recommend.