The Seventh Day by Yu Hua

The Seventh Day

Yu Hua

213 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Yang Fei was born on a moving train, lost by his mother, adopted by a young switchman and raised with simplicity and love - utterly unprepared for the changes that await him and his country. At 41, he meets an unceremonious death, and lacking the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 66%
sad 64%
dark 40%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 24%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.97

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