The Four Books by Yan Lianke

The Four Books

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Shortlisted for The Man Booker International Prize 2016In the 99th district of a sprawling labour camp, the Author, Musician, Scholar, Theologian and Technician - and hundreds just like them - are undergoing Re-education, to restore their revoluti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 85%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
emotional 14%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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