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304 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1401374042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 February 2005
Description
From the celebrated author of Raise the Red Lantern comes a spellbinding novel about life in the imperial court of a child emperor. In this chilling yet enormously entertaining tale by acclaimed Chinese writer Su Tong, a pampered and naïve 14-year...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horrorMinor
Adult/minor relationship
304 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1401374042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 February 2005
Description
From the celebrated author of Raise the Red Lantern comes a spellbinding novel about life in the imperial court of a child emperor. In this chilling yet enormously entertaining tale by acclaimed Chinese writer Su Tong, a pampered and naïve 14-year...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horrorMinor
Adult/minor relationship