A review by maceanatomy
The Garlic Ballads: A Novel by Mo Yan, Howard Goldblatt

dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Read this for Eng12; pleasantly surprised.  Great commentary on socialism and the Communist China.