Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge

Strange Beasts of China

Yan Ge with Jeremy Tiang (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy literary emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast… In the fictional Chinese city of Yong’an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the ...

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Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 56%
dark 45%
emotional 44%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
funny 11%
tense 8%
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: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

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: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.89

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