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100reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Need to reread. Most of it went over my head.Ā
sarapalooza's review against another edition
4.0
NOTE - I have only read Kong Yiji, Ah Q, and Madman!
Enjoyed reading one of the fathers of modern Chinese literature for the first time!
Iām sad to say, I hadnāt heard of him before and first discovered his work through some article or other online. Chinese literature is something Iād like to dive deeper into some day. My first introduction to him was āDiary of a Madman,ā which was modeled after Gogolās work of a similar title and which Lu used to critique traditional society of the time. It was āKong Yijiā that spoke to me the most. Fascinating and sad, it tells the story of a man who does not belong in the modern time. āAh Qā was ironic and tragic and Iām told comments a lot of Chinese culture at the time. This isnāt something I know much about and would be curious to learn more. Iām told many of his works are still taught in curriculum in his home country. Thatās some staying power! A pioneer of written vernacular Chinese, Lu Xun is closely associated with the May 4th Movement.
Enjoyed reading one of the fathers of modern Chinese literature for the first time!
Iām sad to say, I hadnāt heard of him before and first discovered his work through some article or other online. Chinese literature is something Iād like to dive deeper into some day. My first introduction to him was āDiary of a Madman,ā which was modeled after Gogolās work of a similar title and which Lu used to critique traditional society of the time. It was āKong Yijiā that spoke to me the most. Fascinating and sad, it tells the story of a man who does not belong in the modern time. āAh Qā was ironic and tragic and Iām told comments a lot of Chinese culture at the time. This isnāt something I know much about and would be curious to learn more. Iām told many of his works are still taught in curriculum in his home country. Thatās some staying power! A pioneer of written vernacular Chinese, Lu Xun is closely associated with the May 4th Movement.
arveparve's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shanviolinlove's review against another edition
4.0
For my World Lit survey class; coupling this with my recent rendez-vous of Scorcese's Shutter Island, I must say it is intriguing the position that this protagonist finds himself. Because we are employed in his mind and narrative only, we can easily see from where his accusations and suspicions arise; it makes everyone else look sinister. At times, it helps to remind oneself of the title, lest everyone is an enemy in this story.
sharonb's review against another edition
3.5
My rating is for the diary of a madman. I read 2 of the other stories but don't remember much about them. I may come back to the others again sometime.
When I get more time will return with some thoughts about madman.
When I get more time will return with some thoughts about madman.
breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
jlewr's review against another edition
5.0
Flawlessly scathing piece criticising Imperial China and its refusal to move on from Confucian thought.
I'd recommend "The Real Story of Ah-Q" (also by Lu Xun) and "Sinking" by Yu Dafu if you want to find more criticism of the Chinese mindset by youths of the early 1900s.
I'd recommend "The Real Story of Ah-Q" (also by Lu Xun) and "Sinking" by Yu Dafu if you want to find more criticism of the Chinese mindset by youths of the early 1900s.