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272 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241630525
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Description
The bestselling novel by cult writer Wang Xiaobo, a satire of the Cultural Revolution, in its first full English translation'Fills the reader with aching poignancy, and yet makes them want to laugh out loud' Jung Chang, author of Wild SwansTwenty-...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
Pace
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
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272 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241630525
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Description
The bestselling novel by cult writer Wang Xiaobo, a satire of the Cultural Revolution, in its first full English translation'Fills the reader with aching poignancy, and yet makes them want to laugh out loud' Jung Chang, author of Wild SwansTwenty-...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.