313 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312852719
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 01 March 1992
Description
Zhang lives in a sinocentric world where Chinese Marxism has vanquished capitalism and Lenin is the prophet of choice. Where the opulence of Beijing marks a new cultural imperialism and urbanites flirt with interactive death in speakeasies. He mus...
Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews
Moods
emotional 30%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
sad 17%
informative 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, HomophobiaModerate
Death, Racism, Sexual assaultMinor
Body shaming, Racial slurs, Sexual content313 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312852719
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 01 March 1992
Description
Zhang lives in a sinocentric world where Chinese Marxism has vanquished capitalism and Lenin is the prophet of choice. Where the opulence of Beijing marks a new cultural imperialism and urbanites flirt with interactive death in speakeasies. He mus...
Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews
Moods
emotional 30%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
sad 17%
informative 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, HomophobiaModerate
Death, Racism, Sexual assaultMinor
Body shaming, Racial slurs, Sexual content