Eight Skilled Gentlemen by Barry Hughart

264 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
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Once again World Fantasy Award-winner Barry Hughart blends folklore and fantasy to create a work of enchantment set in an ancient China that never was…but should have been. Master Li and Number Ten Ox—heroes of Bridge of Birds and The Story of the...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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3.87

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