The Years, Months, Days: Two Novellas by Yan Lianke

The Years, Months, Days: Two Novellas

Yan Lianke

155 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Over the last decade, Yan Lianke has been continually heralded as one of the "best contemporary Chinese writers" (The Independent) and "one of the country's fiercest satirists" (The Guardian). Among many awards and honors, he has been twice a fina...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 53%
sad 53%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
adventurous 23%
tense 15%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.72

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