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224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the acclaimed author of Brothers and To Live: a major new novel that limns the joys and sorrows of life in contemporary China. Yang Fei was born on a moving train. Lost by his mother, adopted by a young switchman, raised with simplicity and...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 64%
dark 40%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, SuicideModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Car accident, Sexual harassment
224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the acclaimed author of Brothers and To Live: a major new novel that limns the joys and sorrows of life in contemporary China. Yang Fei was born on a moving train. Lost by his mother, adopted by a young switchman, raised with simplicity and...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 64%
dark 40%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, SuicideModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Car accident, Sexual harassment