Reviews

The Garlic Ballads: A Novel by Mo Yan, Howard Goldblatt

maceanatomy's review

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Read this for Eng12; pleasantly surprised.  Great commentary on socialism and the Communist China. 

thepoisonwoodreader's review

dark emotional sad 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? Yes

3.5