Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge

Strange Beasts of China

Yan Ge with Jeremy Tiang (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy literary dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Winner of an English PEN award, Strange Beasts of China is a disquieting bestiary that blurs the line between human and beast told with stylistic verve by one of most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature.In the fictional Chinese town...

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Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 58%
dark 50%
emotional 44%
sad 27%
challenging 26%
adventurous 24%
funny 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.87

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