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304 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307279996
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 09 October 2007
Description
Yu Hua's beautiful, heartbreaking novel Cries in the Drizzle follows a young Chinese boy throughout his childhood and adolescence during the reign of Chairman Mao. The middle son of three, Sun Guanglin is constantly neglected ignored by his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
funny 16%
Pace
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia304 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307279996
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 09 October 2007
Description
Yu Hua's beautiful, heartbreaking novel Cries in the Drizzle follows a young Chinese boy throughout his childhood and adolescence during the reign of Chairman Mao. The middle son of three, Sun Guanglin is constantly neglected ignored by his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
funny 16%
Pace
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia