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A literary novel that draws on a few science fiction genre elements to present a quasi-dystopia that feels all too true of the present. Far more than it appears at first glance. This book is well worth the time.

authoraugust's review against another edition

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4.0

Startling, fascinating, and illuminating. I was a bit let down by the ending, but only because of how powerful the build-up was.

aviva28's review

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

msmarlena's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sassyspoon's review

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challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ladylizardxvii's review against another edition

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5.0

What an intriguing vision of the future, not just for China, but for everyone. I think my favorite part of the story was how it wasn't too terribly long, but it was told from four different points of view. What's more, two of those POVs were in first person and two were in third person. Highly recommend for anyone interested in a near-future dystopia that might be nearer than you think.

11corvus11's review against another edition

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Im giving up on this one. Im very bored even though there are very interesting ideas in the blurb.

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