A Snake Lies Waiting by Anna Holmwood, Jin Yong, Gigi Chang

429 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

China: 1200 A.D.Guo Jing has confronted Apothecary Huang, his sweetheart Lotus' father, on Peach Blossom Island, and bested the villainous Gallant Ouyang in three trials to win her hand in marriage.But now, along with his sworn brother, Zhou Boton...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

fast 71%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.99

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