A review by _magnolia
Dream of Ding Village by Yan Lianke

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A dark, satirical take on the unrelenting grasp of commercialism, and the Chinese drive to zhan pian yi ad absurdium. A horrible book to love.