The Invisibility Cloak by Ge Fei

The Invisibility Cloak

Ge Fei with Canaan Morse (Translator)

121 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary reflective fast-paced

Description

A lightly surreal story of misfortune, menace, and high-end stereo equipment in the cutthroat, capitalistic world of modern China. The hero of The Invisibility Cloak lives in contemporary Beijing—where everyone is doing their best to hustle up the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 50%
dark 30%
funny 19%
sad 16%
tense 16%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 31%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.58

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