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395 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857053008
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacLehose Press
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
China: 1200 A.D.The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 27%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 12%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Violence, MurderModerate
Death, Kidnapping, GoreMinor
Pregnancy, War, Sexism395 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857053008
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MacLehose Press
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
China: 1200 A.D.The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 27%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 12%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 6%
dark 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Violence, MurderModerate
Death, Kidnapping, GoreMinor
Pregnancy, War, Sexism