Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo

Golden Age

Wang Xiaobo

288 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction literary
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Like Gary Shteyngart or Michel Houellebecq, Wang Xiaobo is a Chinese literary icon whose satire forces us to reconsider the ironies of history.“Apparently, there was a rumour that Chen Qingyang and I were having an affair. She wanted me to prove o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.41

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