The Cloud Dream of the Nine: Illustrated by Kim Manjung

The Cloud Dream of the Nine: Illustrated

Kim Manjung with James Scarth Gale (Translator)

162 pages first pub 1687 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The reader must lay aside all Western notions of morality if he would thoroughly enjoy this book. The scene of the amazing "Cloud Dream of the Nine," the most moving romance ever written, is laid about 849 A.D. in the period of the great Chinese d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
adventurous 50%
challenging 31%
informative 25%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.43

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