Frog by Mo Yan

Frog

Mo Yan with Howard Goldblatt (Translator), Graeme Malcolm (Narrator)

11 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the Nobel-prize winning author of Red Sorghum and one China’s most revered writers, a novel exploring the One-Child Policy Before the Cultural Revolution, Gugu, narrator Tadpole’s feisty aunt, is a respected midwife in her rural community. S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
dark 59%
sad 59%
emotional 44%
challenging 37%
informative 29%
tense 22%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 45% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.65

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