The Phantom of the Temple by Robert van Gulik

The Phantom of the Temple

Judge Dee Mysteries #13

Robert van Gulik

206 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A.D. 670On a wooded hill in the Lan-fang district, a phantom stalks in a century-old Buddhist temple and three mysteries unfold-the vanishing of a wealthy merchant's daughter, the disapperance of twenty bars of gold, and the discovery of a decapit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.82

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