The Deer and the Cauldron: The First Book by Jin Yong

The Deer and the Cauldron: The First Book

The Deer and the Cauldron #1

Jin Yong with John Minford (Translator)

475 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mysterious slow-paced
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On the Dragon Throne of China sits the young Manchu Emperor Kang Xi. Back in 1644, his great-uncle Dorgon broke through the Great Wall from Manchuria in the north-east and took the Imperial capital, Peking. Now twenty years later, the Manchus are ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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