Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Xun Lu, 魯迅, William A. Lyell

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

Xun Lu, 魯迅, William A. Lyell

389 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This collection of short stories by Lu Xun, commonly considered one of the greatest writers in 20th-century China and often referred to as the father of modern Chinese literature, includes the celebrated short story, "A Madman's Diary". This short...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
informative 60%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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