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304 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486233376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 01 June 1976
Description
Long before Western writers had even conceived the idea of writing detective stories, the Chinese had developed a long tradition of literary works that chronicled the cases of important district magistrates. These judges held a unique position. As...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureModerate
Confinement, Gore, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Child abuse
304 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486233376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 01 June 1976
Description
Long before Western writers had even conceived the idea of writing detective stories, the Chinese had developed a long tradition of literary works that chronicled the cases of important district magistrates. These judges held a unique position. As...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureModerate
Confinement, Gore, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Child abuse