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ellielep's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I had to read this for uni but wow did it leave an impression! Yan’s writing is a fascinating critique of the Great Famine resulting from the Cultural Revolution. It’s definitely not for those who are easily disturbed, but should be essential reading for anyone interested in modern Chinese history. Just be warned it’s extremely graphic especially in the second half of the book set during the famine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Excrement, Sexual content, Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Religious bigotry
jennylomax's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death, Sexual violence, and Violence
ellieheikel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Body horror, Emotional abuse, and Cannibalism
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