The Years, Months, Days by Yan Lianke

The Years, Months, Days

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

116 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A terrible drought hits the population of a small mountain village and they flee to better climes. Incapable of marching for days, one old man and his blind dog stay behind, keeping watch over his single ear of corn. Every day is a victory over de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 53%
sad 53%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
adventurous 23%
tense 15%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.72

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