320 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
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Yu Hua’s beautiful, heartbreaking novel Cries in the Drizzle follows a young Chinese boy throughout his childhood and adolescence during the reign of Chairman Mao. The middle son of three, Sun Guanglin is constantly neglected ignored by his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
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Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia
320 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yu Hua’s beautiful, heartbreaking novel Cries in the Drizzle follows a young Chinese boy throughout his childhood and adolescence during the reign of Chairman Mao. The middle son of three, Sun Guanglin is constantly neglected ignored by his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia