A Snake Lies Waiting by Anna Holmwood, Jin Yong, Gigi Chang

429 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous fast-paced
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China: 1200 A.D.Guo Jing has confronted Apothecary Huang, his sweetheart Lotus' father, on Peach Blossom Island, and bested the villainous Gallant Ouyang in three trials to win her hand in marriage.But now, along with his sworn brother, Zhou Boton...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 52%
lighthearted 44%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.04

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