A review by redheadreading
The Story of the Stone, Volume I: The Golden Days, Chapters 1-26 by Cao Xueqin

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Delighted by how readable this is and I really enjoyed the combination of family saga/drama with some more otherworldly scenes (Disenchantment was a highlight!). Some chapters dragged more than others but I'm definitely going to continue on with the next volume when I can. Wang Xi-Feng is my absolute fave!