Folding Beijing by Hao Jingfang

Folding Beijing

Hao Jingfang

49 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Folding Beijing is a simple story, yet it carries incredible depth by combing Chinese conventions within a futuristic scenario alongside a powerful message. Quarrels are made in an apartment flat, baijiu is served in a state of surveillance, chow ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
dark 45%
adventurous 36%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.74

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