A review by addy_rose
The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a very interesting read, that's probably the nicest way to put it. Overall the story had so much potential and had some really strong points, but I think the writing style left a lot of the potential therefore lacking, and the ending just didn't make sense in the last chapter. I think all in all the book was reaching for the plot to be more poetic and meaningful than the writing style and the overall story style just didn't allow. Worth a one time read but not something I would pick up again or recommend. Truly felt like a fever dream