240 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780715645512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth Publishing
Publication date: 15 August 2013
Description
A powerful, intimate look at the Chinese experience from the years of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, told through personal stories from one of China’s most acclaimed authors. Framed by ten words and phrases common in the Chinese verna...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 38%
challenging 20%
dark 19%
sad 17%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Police brutalityModerate
Violence, Bullying, Child deathMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Kidnapping
240 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780715645512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth Publishing
Publication date: 15 August 2013
Description
A powerful, intimate look at the Chinese experience from the years of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, told through personal stories from one of China’s most acclaimed authors. Framed by ten words and phrases common in the Chinese verna...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 38%
challenging 20%
dark 19%
sad 17%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Police brutalityModerate
Violence, Bullying, Child deathMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Kidnapping