395 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857053008
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacLehose Press
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
China: 1200 A.D.The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 25%
funny 19%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
dark 6%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/injury detailModerate
Death, Kidnapping, BullyingMinor
Pregnancy, War
395 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857053008
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacLehose Press
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
China: 1200 A.D.The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 25%
funny 19%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
dark 6%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/injury detailModerate
Death, Kidnapping, BullyingMinor
Pregnancy, War