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A review by kylieqrada
Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Strange is definitely the correct adjective for this book. It reads like a mix between a bestiary and a series of interconnected short stories, with an overarching meta-plot that breaks the fourth wall. At points I definitely lost track of what was going on, but for the most part I really enjoyed this one.
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Slavery, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, and Murder