The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh: The Classic Chinese Novel by Shi Naian

The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh: The Classic Chinese Novel

Shi Naian with J. H. Jackson (Translator)

798 pages first pub 1500 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced
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Based upon the historical bandit Song Jiang and his companions, this Chinese equivalent of the English classic Robin Hood and His Merry Men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
dark 28%
lighthearted 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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