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352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784741617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The reality of life in China today contrasts with the sunny optimism of the 'Chinese dream' in this gripping, gruesome dystopia from 'one of the masters of modern Chinese literature' (Jung Chang)One dusk in early June, in a town deep in the Balou ...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
tense 50%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 37% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Grief, Body horror, BloodMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784741617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The reality of life in China today contrasts with the sunny optimism of the 'Chinese dream' in this gripping, gruesome dystopia from 'one of the masters of modern Chinese literature' (Jung Chang)One dusk in early June, in a town deep in the Balou ...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
tense 50%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 37% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Grief, Body horror, BloodMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide