A Bond Undone by Jin Yong, Gigi Chang

528 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD.In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father's death and finds he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 69%
funny 61%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 14%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.1

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