Language by Xiaolu Guo

Language

Xiaolu Guo

112 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Have you ever tried to learn another language? When Zhuang first comes to London from China she feels like she is among an alien species. The city is disorientating, the people unfriendly, the language a muddle of dominant personal pronouns and mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
informative 60%
funny 50%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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