En handelsman i blod by Yu Hua

En handelsman i blod

Yu Hua

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fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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One of the last decade's ten most influential books in China, this internationally acclaimed novel by one of the mainland's most important contemporary writers provides an unflinching portrait of life under Chairman Mao.A cart-pusher in a silk mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 48%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
challenging 23%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 24%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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