為人民服務 by 閻連科
為人民服務

閻連科

為人民服務

閻連科

200 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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Description

Set in the height of China's Cultural Revolution, a soldier and his superior's wife carry an adulterous affair. They would blasphemously destroy anything associated with Mao when they meet. The book is widely banned in China.

Community Reviews

3.36
based on 155 reviews

Moods

funny: 62%

reflective: 31%

sad: 31%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 25%

informative: 25%

lighthearted: 18%

tense: 12%

dark: 6%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 6%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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