fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

278 pages | first published 1984

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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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Summary of 792 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 81%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.12

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