Живи by Ю Хуа, Георги Калев, Yu Hua

Живи

Ю Хуа, Георги Калев, Yu Hua with Стефан Русинов (Translator)

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional sad slow-paced

Description

From the author of Brothers and China in Ten Words: this celebrated contemporary classic of Chinese literature was also adapted for film by Zhang Yimou. This searing novel, originally banned in China but later named one of that nation’s most influ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 510 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 83%
reflective 63%
dark 36%
challenging 21%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
informative 14%
tense 9%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.22

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