*spoilers* - Edit 1
Before modification by Camilla at 13/01/2011 11:16:11 PM
Li Kao is a gorgeous character. I love how he introduced himself.
I do. And I liked that the minor flaw in his character had a point to it. Apart from making him all the lovelier.
I am trying to work out whether I am upset that the ending was so obvious. The book is much more than the mystery.
I had a lot of it worked out, but I did not make the connection between the key rabbit and the duke and was really beginning to wonder who the duke was. I was too taken in by Li Kao's "child" references. I had a bona fide "oh!" moment, which I always enjoy.
Agree with you re the language. I think it feels quite "authentic", like you're reading a translation of a real Chinese legend.
Yes. And I loved the ginseng story.
Unlike you, I liked the frequent returning to the village. It gave the story a feeling of circles within circles. I enjoy loops.
True. As I said, I came to appreciate their significance.
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.
It does feel like a stand-alone, doesn't it?