Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by John Minford, Pu Songling

Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

John Minford, Pu Songling

562 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The strange tales of Pu Songling are exquisite miniatures regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. With their elegant prose, witty wordplay and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection reveal a world in which nothing is as it ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 12% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.96

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