The Four Books by Yan Lianke

The Four Books

Yan Lianke with Carlos Rojas (Translator)

354 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In the ninety-ninth district of a re-education compound, freethinking artists and academics are detained to strengthen their loyalty to Communist ideologies. Here, the Musician and her lover, the Scholar, along with the Author and the Theologian, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 85%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
emotional 14%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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