The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke

The Day the Sun Died

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

342 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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This gripping dystopia contrasts the reality of life in China today with the sunny optimism of the 'Chinese dream'. One dusk in early June, in a town deep in the Balou mountains, fourteen-year-old Li Niannian notices that something strange is goin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 65%
tense 50%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 37% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.18

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