Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart

Bridge of Birds

The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1

Barry Hughart

278 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
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When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together, they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,157 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 80%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 40%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.15

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