Life by Lu Yao

Life

Lu Yao with Chloe Estep (Translator), Eric Abrahamsen (Contributor), Ming Ming Lu (Contributor)

313 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An essential masterwork from Chinese literary giant Lu Yao—winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize—available for the first time in English.Lu Yao published only two novels before his untimely death—but their extraordinary influence catapulted the a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
sad 58%
emotional 52%
hopeful 17%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 38%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.52

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