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adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Like you (in writing it), this was the time in our protagonist's life that I was more interested in (reading it, not to say...I won't be interested in later years).
Him becoming a man (of sorts, not as much in age...but in experience, because of war). Him having a little more agency in his life...and not JUST a witness, but a active participant.
He's smart, but not omniscient. He makes a ton of mistakes, but there seems to be a fire within...that propells him forward (into new schemes and adventures). He also has gained a reputation...that OTHERS are willing to follow.
I really loved the intimate portions of this book, when dealing with conversations with subordinates, confidantes, and even superiors. Even within these conversations...you see the youth (when he "steps in it"), but also the intellect...when he is able to pivot and make what he meant to say more articulate...so as not to be misunderstood. I enjoyed this type of interplay.
The names are still an issue for me...and I read your Afterward, and I'm truly happy that you have understood our deficiency in this area. Thank you.
There were a number times that I had to reread portions of the story, to make sure what I thought I had read...was what you wanted to convey. Thank you for your precise writing style.
I'm hooked to this story...and will continue with the next book, soon. It may be early 2024...it all depends on if I can finish the three books slated for me to read BEFORE the end of the year. I hadn't meant to leave them for this late, but books like this one and some of my franchise reads (mood reading), put me in this situation.
Thank you for this GREAT historical fiction story...in this time period and portion of the world (which I've read very little about). Thanks for the adventure Liao Chun.
Him becoming a man (of sorts, not as much in age...but in experience, because of war). Him having a little more agency in his life...and not JUST a witness, but a active participant.
He's smart, but not omniscient. He makes a ton of mistakes, but there seems to be a fire within...that propells him forward (into new schemes and adventures). He also has gained a reputation...that OTHERS are willing to follow.
I really loved the intimate portions of this book, when dealing with conversations with subordinates, confidantes, and even superiors. Even within these conversations...you see the youth (when he "steps in it"), but also the intellect...when he is able to pivot and make what he meant to say more articulate...so as not to be misunderstood. I enjoyed this type of interplay.
The names are still an issue for me...and I read your Afterward, and I'm truly happy that you have understood our deficiency in this area. Thank you.
There were a number times that I had to reread portions of the story, to make sure what I thought I had read...was what you wanted to convey. Thank you for your precise writing style.
I'm hooked to this story...and will continue with the next book, soon. It may be early 2024...it all depends on if I can finish the three books slated for me to read BEFORE the end of the year. I hadn't meant to leave them for this late, but books like this one and some of my franchise reads (mood reading), put me in this situation.
Thank you for this GREAT historical fiction story...in this time period and portion of the world (which I've read very little about). Thanks for the adventure Liao Chun.
kirstinman's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
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