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A review by jenneb_readingjournal
The Haunted Monastery by Robert van Gulik
4.0
This is the first book I've read by Robert van Gulik and I enjoyed this book so much I plan to read more in the series. Judge Dee is based on historical figure Di Renjie, Duke Wenhui of Liang.
What I appreciated about this book was how life in the Tang Dynasty was vividly written. I learned a great deal about Confucianism, Taoism, and how the law worked in that time period. The mystery (or mysteries, since there were three deaths that ended up being interconnected) kept me guessing until the end. Judge Dee used his powers of observation and dispensed justice. I also liked the author's illustrations throughout the book.
What I appreciated about this book was how life in the Tang Dynasty was vividly written. I learned a great deal about Confucianism, Taoism, and how the law worked in that time period. The mystery (or mysteries, since there were three deaths that ended up being interconnected) kept me guessing until the end. Judge Dee used his powers of observation and dispensed justice. I also liked the author's illustrations throughout the book.