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322 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571373116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Description
From multi-award-winning author Yan Ge, a shimmering, genre-bending English-language debut that announces the next phase in a major literary career.In twenty years, Yan Ge has authored thirteen books written in Chinese, working across an impressiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 56%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
tense 25%
funny 18%
sad 12%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 14% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 21% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Death, Toxic friendshipMinor
Infidelity, Vomit
322 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571373116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Description
From multi-award-winning author Yan Ge, a shimmering, genre-bending English-language debut that announces the next phase in a major literary career.In twenty years, Yan Ge has authored thirteen books written in Chinese, working across an impressiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 56%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
tense 25%
funny 18%
sad 12%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 14% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 21% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Death, Toxic friendshipMinor
Infidelity, Vomit