La magnificence des oiseaux by Barry Hughart, Patrick Marcel

La magnificence des oiseaux

The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1

Barry Hughart, Patrick Marcel

416 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Pour lutter contre une épidémie pour le moins singulière – puisqu'elle sait compter et ne touche que les enfants de son village –, Bœuf Numéro Dix se rend à Pékin, le jour de son dix-neuvième anniversaire. Là, il rencontre un vieil alcoolique, un ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 80%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 34%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | 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: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.12

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