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281 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9787222093546
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yunnan Peoples Publishing House
Publication date: 01 January 2009
Description
A surprising and highly entertaining story of revolutionary vigor and sexual desire, infused with the humor of Yan Lianke's Serve the People!, Hard Like Water is an unforgettable portrait of two young revolutionaries whose forbidden love sets them...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
challenging 71%
funny 50%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual content, Murder, InfidelityMinor
War, Suicide281 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9787222093546
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yunnan Peoples Publishing House
Publication date: 01 January 2009
Description
A surprising and highly entertaining story of revolutionary vigor and sexual desire, infused with the humor of Yan Lianke's Serve the People!, Hard Like Water is an unforgettable portrait of two young revolutionaries whose forbidden love sets them...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
challenging 71%
funny 50%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Murder, InfidelityMinor
War, Suicide