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.
Indeed. I liked that too.
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.
So lovely! And the way Queen Gingseng healed the children was beautifully written.
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?
Very much so.
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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
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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*major spoilers*
- 13/01/2011 11:16:00 PM
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Re: *major spoilers*
- 14/01/2011 06:45:36 PM
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