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386 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
The sensational underground novel of homosexuality in late-1980s China that's been declared "one of the most significant Chinese novels of our time" (The New York Times). When Handong, the ruthless, wealthy son of Communist party officials, is int...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 48%
dark 36%
challenging 26%
tense 24%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Death, Misogyny, GriefMinor
Transphobia, Car accident, Suicide
386 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558619074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
The sensational underground novel of homosexuality in late-1980s China that's been declared "one of the most significant Chinese novels of our time" (The New York Times). When Handong, the ruthless, wealthy son of Communist party officials, is int...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 48%
dark 36%
challenging 26%
tense 24%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Death, Misogyny, GriefMinor
Transphobia, Car accident, Suicide