Ruined City: A Novel by 贾平凹, Jia Pingwa, Howard Goldblatt

Ruined City: A Novel

贾平凹, Jia Pingwa, Howard Goldblatt

536 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

When originally published in 1993, Ruined City (Fei Du) was promptly banned by China’s State Publishing Administration, ostensibly for its explicit sexual content. Since then, award-winning author Jia Pingwa’s vivid portrayal of contemporary Chin...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
lighthearted 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.5

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