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China Dream by Ma Jian
2.0
challenging dark funny medium-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I didn't enjoy the experience of reading this at all, but I think there's value in it. The visceral and satirical elements are incisive and blistering. A good comparison for dystopian-y post-modern novel is Marie Darrieussecq's "Pig Tales."

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