I Am China by Xiaolu Guo

I Am China

Xiaolu Guo

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In a flat above a noisy north London market, translator Iona Kirkpatrick starts work on a Chinese letter: "Dearest Mu, The sun is piercing, old bastard sky. I am feeling empty and bare. Nothing is in my soul, apart from the image of you. I am writ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 83%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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