En handelsman i blod by Yu Hua

En handelsman i blod

Yu Hua

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

One of the last decade's ten most influential books in China, this internationally acclaimed novel by one of the mainland's most important contemporary writers provides an unflinching portrait of life under Chairman Mao.A cart-pusher in a silk mil...

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Moods

emotional 77%
sad 54%
reflective 48%
dark 35%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 22%
hopeful 16%
informative 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 19%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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