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| Original Title: | Bridge of Birds |
| ISBN: | 0345321383 (ISBN13: 9780345321381) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1 |
| Literary Awards: | World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (1985), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (1986) |
Barry Hughart
Paperback | Pages: 278 pages Rating: 4.29 | 9384 Users | 1017 Reviews
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| Title | : | Bridge of Birds (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1) |
| Author | : | Barry Hughart |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 278 pages |
| Published | : | April 12th 1985 by Del Rey (first published April 1st 1984) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Cultural. China. Humor |
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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 only possible cure.The quest led them to a host of truly memorable characters, multiple wonders, incredible adventures—and strange coincidences, which were really not coincidences at all. And it involved them in an ancient crime that still perturbed the serenity of Heaven. Simply and charmingly told, this is a wry tale, a sly tale, and a story of wisdom delightfully askew. Once read, its marvels and beauty will not easily fade from the mind.
The author claims that this is a novel of an ancient China that never was. But, oh…it should have been!
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Ratings: 4.29 From 9384 Users | 1017 ReviewsColumn Of Books Bridge of Birds (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1)
I really enjoyed this change of pace. I've been reading a ton of grim dark recently, Abercrombie, Weeks, Jeminsin, and I was getting a little worn down with it. This book was surprisingly humorous, and I liked the style of writing. It's set in medieval China, which is a setting I've never read before personally in fantasy - so that was a really nice change as well, but I can't say how "historically accurate" it was because I have no idea. The main plot was about finding a cure for a diseaseI most definitely have more than a slight flaw in my character, and I only liked this book, did not love it.Truth be told, it is a simply, elegantly written account of an oddly alternate history of China describing the journey of Master Li and Number Ten Ox in dealing with a mysterious disease; and lots of other stuff.I can absolutely see where someone (without a slight flaw in their character) would LOVE this book and want to read all of the sequels, want to take this book on dates, propose,
I feel bad. I finished this book two days after we recorded the episode of Sword and Laser where we wrap it up (first time I haven't finished a book for the audio show). I blame Outlander for being too long.Anyhow, I wish I had made it to the end, because coming away from the book now I feel much differently than I did at the 75% mark. If felt like the silliness that was almost a distraction for me came together in the end in a really beautiful and meaningful way. You all said I'd feel
For years people have been telling me how great this book is, and I can only conclude that they read it when it first came out in the '80s and forgot all the awful bits, 'cause it turns out the story is littered with sexism and outright misogyny.But, somebody is sure to say, isn't this a story of ancient China? Women's lib, not so big back then. That's true to some extent, though, as often the case with history, not to the extent we think. Furthermore, note the subtitle of the book -- "A Novel
Bridge of Birds, as narrated by Number Ten Ox is a brilliant piece of work. It is very difficult to decide whether this is a fantasy with elements of comedy or the other way around. Either way it is thoroughly entertaining. Plot The book is a comedy/fantasy set in ancient china and we follow Number Ten Ox and Master Li as they search for the great roots of power. With hilarious situations, characters, dialogues and endless twists the book forces you to abandon all other things like work, food
Wow. This book lives up to the hype. It is wonderful. Hughart takes the reader to a place and time that never truly was, but is wonderful and real. The book is wonderful, its brillant, its Chaucerian. Bridge of Birds has an controling quest, but it is told in three parts, each part forming part of the quest. While the story is told in fable form, the two central characters are never protrayed as simply types. Number Ten Ox is far deeper than he first seems, than even he himselfs think he is, and
Executive Summary: This book provides a good mix of adventure and humor with a bit of action and mystery thrown in for good measure. It's only about 250 pages, so it makes for a quick read once you get into it. Highly recommend. Full Review This one got on my radar thanks to Sword & Laser from one of Aaron's great white boards. It got lost on my ever-growing to read list, until the club decided to make the February pick.Normally I try to time things so I can read the club picks at the
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