Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart

278 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together, they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 949 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 83%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
reflective 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.13

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