The Last Lover by Can Xue, Annelise Finegan Wasmoen

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Winner of the 2015 Best Translated Book Award for fiction, presented by Three Percent, a resource for international literature  In Can Xue’s extraordinary book, we encounter a full assemblage of husbands, wives, and lovers. Entwined in complicated...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

2.96

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