A review by zmeiat
China Dream by Ma Jian

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

 There was not much of a story. It was a characterstudy of traumatised, 63 year old Mao Daode that is slowly losing his grip on reality as he starts to recall his youth during the cultural revolution. He is not meant to be likeable, but I found his slimy character very offputting and almost made me dnf the book just because i disliked him so much.
The big bad guy is obviusly the communist party tho