Li Kao is a gorgeous character. I love how he introduced himself.
I am trying to work out whether I am upset that the ending was so obvious. The book is much more than the mystery.
Agree with you re the language. I think it feels quite "authentic", like you're reading a translation of a real Chinese legend.
Unlike you, I liked the frequent returning to the village. It gave the story a feeling of circles within circles. I enjoy loops.
Am very pleased Benjamin loaned the book to me. But I am not sure whether I'd want to read the other books in the series. Hm.
I am trying to work out whether I am upset that the ending was so obvious. The book is much more than the mystery.
Agree with you re the language. I think it feels quite "authentic", like you're reading a translation of a real Chinese legend.
Unlike you, I liked the frequent returning to the village. It gave the story a feeling of circles within circles. I enjoy loops.
Am very pleased Benjamin loaned the book to me. But I am not sure whether I'd want to read the other books in the series. Hm.
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Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
The Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart
- 10/01/2011 03:08:39 PM
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Re: It sounds excellent. If I see it, I'll pick it up. *NM*
- 10/01/2011 08:39:13 PM
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Or if I see it you might get it as a belated Christmas present/ birthday present
- 11/01/2011 10:46:41 AM
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It is quite lovely.
- 13/01/2011 10:33:20 PM
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