Naked Earth by Eileen Chang

Naked Earth

Eileen Chang

312 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

After leaving the Mainland for Hong Kong in 1952, Eileen Chang was commissioned by the United States Information Service to write two books, one of which was her magnificent novel Naked Earth. Far from being a simplistic exercise in anti-Communist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.72

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