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815 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
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Language: English
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This novel is neither an apology for contemporary Chinese life nor an expose of it, as so many recent Chinese 'dark curtain' novels purport to be. It is neither a glorification of the old way of life nor a defense of the new. It is merely a story ...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
informative 60%
challenging 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Colonisation, GriefModerate
Drug abuse, Death, SuicideMinor
Infertility, Infidelity815 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel is neither an apology for contemporary Chinese life nor an expose of it, as so many recent Chinese 'dark curtain' novels purport to be. It is neither a glorification of the old way of life nor a defense of the new. It is merely a story ...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
informative 60%
challenging 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Colonisation, GriefModerate
Drug abuse, Death, SuicideMinor
Infertility, Infidelity