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First read this classic in for the first time in college. IT has inspired about 1,000 kung fu movies from the shaw brothers Blood brothers to John Woo's Red cliff movies.
I have heard it said that this is the chinese Lord of the rings but that doesn't touch the surface. the impact this novel had and the sheer levels of story and narrative involved leaves this novel unmatched in literiture no matter what culture.
I have heard it said that this is the chinese Lord of the rings but that doesn't touch the surface. the impact this novel had and the sheer levels of story and narrative involved leaves this novel unmatched in literiture no matter what culture.
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This translation can be very dry in places and the text is riddled with spelling and grammar errors. But I love this book in spite of its flaws.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just not a great edition, a public domain version of an early translation that used too many dated translations and transliterations that are no longer common. Intend to pick up again with a more modern translation.
Didn't know this was an abridged version until halfway through the intro. A lot was left out as it is less than 1/3 the original content. It waa very good at keeping what was of the upmost importance. I was bummed about some of the things left out but it was very clear and I did enjoy it. I will just have to pay attention next time and buy the full version. oh well.
This is an epic novel, and I'm not pretending that I read it all, because unfortunately it wasn't my kind of thing. I appreciated the topic and writing style and can see why it has been treasured.
Technically I read most of this in 2020 but that whole year owes me (and everyone else on the planet) big time so whatever.
I want to say that this was a fun time, and I mean it kind of was. As a huge fan of Dynasty Warriors I was thrilled to get my hands on this. It took me FOREVER to get through though and not gonna lie it pissed me off like twenty times. The game takes a lot of liberties and the book just did not hold up to the version of these well loved characters that I have kept in the memory bank of my noggin for the past fifteen years.
However, a book that remains as popular as this one has after all this time, has got to get credit where it's due. I think if you are also a fan of the games, you will enjoy this for the most part. I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone else though.
I want to say that this was a fun time, and I mean it kind of was. As a huge fan of Dynasty Warriors I was thrilled to get my hands on this. It took me FOREVER to get through though and not gonna lie it pissed me off like twenty times. The game takes a lot of liberties and the book just did not hold up to the version of these well loved characters that I have kept in the memory bank of my noggin for the past fifteen years.
Spoiler
Cao Pi beheads Zhen Ji and I lost my whole damn mind.However, a book that remains as popular as this one has after all this time, has got to get credit where it's due. I think if you are also a fan of the games, you will enjoy this for the most part. I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone else though.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A