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402 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781420966794
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Digireads.com
Publication date: 09 February 2020
Description
Written during the early Qing Dynasty, "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" is a collection of nearly 500 mostly supernatural tales by Chinese author Pu Songling. The work, which was published posthumously sometime between 1740 and 1766, is compr...
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt
402 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781420966794
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Digireads.com
Publication date: 09 February 2020
Description
Written during the early Qing Dynasty, "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" is a collection of nearly 500 mostly supernatural tales by Chinese author Pu Songling. The work, which was published posthumously sometime between 1740 and 1766, is compr...
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt