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purplepenning's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Trafficking and Suicidal thoughts
kaabtik's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fresh reimagining of ACD's Sherlock Holmes, The Tea Master and the Detective is a short and fun read to finish within a day. I got lost in the technicalities behind The Shadow's Child and the other shipminds but that's on my peabrain. I wouldn't recommend this if you're going for the mystery and suspense aspect, as it was kind of lacking there. However, the unique premise, the beautiful integration of culture into science fiction, the vivid picture painted by the prose — this book delivered all of those and then some.
Seeing that it's part of a bigger universe, I'll be checking the rest out soon.
Seeing that it's part of a bigger universe, I'll be checking the rest out soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Death
Minor: Medical trauma and War
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