Chronicle of a Blood Merchant by Yu Hua, Andrew Jones

Chronicle of a Blood Merchant

Yu Hua, Andrew Jones

263 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

One of the last decade's ten most influential books in China, this internationally acclaimed novel by one of the mainland's most important contemporary writers provides an unflinching portrait of life under Chairman Mao.A cart-pusher in a silk mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
sad 54%
dark 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 27%
funny 22%
challenging 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.76

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