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313 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312852719
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 01 March 1992
Description
Zhang lives in a sinocentric world where Chinese Marxism has vanquished capitalism and Lenin is the prophet of choice. Where the opulence of Beijing marks a new cultural imperialism and urbanites flirt with interactive death in speakeasies. He mus...
Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews
Moods
challenging 34%
emotional 34%
dark 25%
hopeful 23%
tense 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 17%
informative 8%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, SuicideModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Racial slursMinor
Colonisation, Xenophobia, Sexual content313 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312852719
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 01 March 1992
Description
Zhang lives in a sinocentric world where Chinese Marxism has vanquished capitalism and Lenin is the prophet of choice. Where the opulence of Beijing marks a new cultural imperialism and urbanites flirt with interactive death in speakeasies. He mus...
Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews
Moods
challenging 34%
emotional 34%
dark 25%
hopeful 23%
tense 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 17%
informative 8%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, SuicideModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Racial slursMinor
Colonisation, Xenophobia, Sexual content