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393 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1681374706
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 08 December 2020
Description
An enthralling story of revolution, idealism, and a savage struggle for utopia by one of China's greatest living novelists.In 1898 reformist intellectuals in China persuaded the young emperor that it was time to transform his sclerotic empire into...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
reflective 52%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
tense 28%
informative 24%
adventurous 20%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Excrement, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Kidnapping, Mental illness, Vomit393 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1681374706
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 08 December 2020
Description
An enthralling story of revolution, idealism, and a savage struggle for utopia by one of China's greatest living novelists.In 1898 reformist intellectuals in China persuaded the young emperor that it was time to transform his sclerotic empire into...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
reflective 52%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
tense 28%
informative 24%
adventurous 20%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Excrement, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Kidnapping, Mental illness, Vomit