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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.
midnightpraise's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
sailaranel's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Interesting to listen to. Definitely think in print will be easier to follow. The analogies are intriguing, and very thought provoking.
ladymacbette's review against another edition
5.0
This is a solid collection of some of Lu Xun's best known short stories including Diary of a Madman and Ah Q: The Real Story. Best read either with guidance or fluent knowledge of the cultural context in which these stories were written, since stories may appear shallow to American readers without it.
I end the review with a stunning endorsement by a professor that hates English translations of Chinese works. She calls this particular collection "The only translation I can remotely stand" so props to the translator!
I end the review with a stunning endorsement by a professor that hates English translations of Chinese works. She calls this particular collection "The only translation I can remotely stand" so props to the translator!
anciense's review against another edition
3.0
Only read a couple of stories; they’re all very .... weird and interestind and .... weird