Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge

Strange Beasts of China

Yan Ge with Jeremy Tiang (Translator)

314 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary fantasy literary emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

In the fictional Chinese town of Yong’an, human beings live alongside spirits and monsters, some of which are almost indistinguishable from people. Told in the form of a bestiary, each chapter of Strange Beasts introduces us to a new creature – fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 56%
dark 45%
emotional 44%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
funny 11%
tense 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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