The Years, Months, Days: Two Novellas by Yan Lianke

The Years, Months, Days: Two Novellas

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

155 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Yan Lianke, "China's most feted and most banned author" (Financial Times) is a master of imaginative satire, and his prize-winning works have been published around the world to the highest honors. Now, his two most acclaimed novellas are collected...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
sad 60%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
tense 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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