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lfro2013's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
I actually really liked this one, though I did have to get over all the racism. It's a fun pulp-fiction sort of adventure and mystery story, and I thought it drew a really interesting picture of the times. Fu Manchu is a good villain, I'll admit, and I was surprised to learn his original character wasn't described as having that iconic mustache.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
noonjinx's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Written over a century ago. Full of the open racism and misogyny of it’s time, but if you can get past that it’s a ripping yarn. Fu Manchu’s murderous plots are ingenious, bizarre and great fun. Some sections (like the fungus room) are genuinely horrifying
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny, and Trafficking
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