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A review by horizonous
Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is definitely a strange book and I feel like I missed a lot of social commentary. What I enjoyed the most is this hazy, almost dreamlike atmosphere and the beasts. There are some parts that left me a bit confused, but overall a fascinating book.
I think this type of short story collections, where the stories all follow a connected thread work a lot better for me than a book filled with separate stories.
I think this type of short story collections, where the stories all follow a connected thread work a lot better for me than a book filled with separate stories.
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail