Language by Xiaolu Guo

Language

Xiaolu Guo

112 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Have you ever tried to learn another language? When Zhuang first comes to London from China she feels like she is among an alien species. The city is disorientating, the people unfriendly, the language a muddle of dominant personal pronouns and mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
reflective 80%
challenging 60%
inspiring 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.61

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