The Republic of Wine by Mo Yan, Howard Goldblatt

The Republic of Wine

Mo Yan, Howard Goldblatt

356 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime magical realism adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

When special investigator Ding Gou'er hears persistent rumors that there is cannibalism in the province called the Republic of Wine, he goes to learn the truth. Beginning at the Mount Luo Coal Mine, he meets Diamond Jin, legendary for his capacity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 77%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
informative 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.29

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