321 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171783
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Masterful short works about passion, family, and human relationships by one of the greatest writers of 20th century China. A New York Review Books Original " A] giant of modern Chinese literature" -The New York Times With language as sharp as a kn...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
sad 39%
dark 30%
challenging 26%
informative 21%
tense 17%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity
321 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171783
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Masterful short works about passion, family, and human relationships by one of the greatest writers of 20th century China. A New York Review Books Original " A] giant of modern Chinese literature" -The New York Times With language as sharp as a kn...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
sad 39%
dark 30%
challenging 26%
informative 21%
tense 17%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity