Serve The People! by Yan Lianke

Serve The People!

Yan Lianke

228 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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This political satire by one of China's most distinguished authors has been banned in its native land for its depiction of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) during the Cultural Revolution. Set in 1967, at the peak of the Mao cult, when 'Serve th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
reflective 38%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
sad 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 15%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.37

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