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562 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
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The strange tales of Pu Songling are exquisite miniatures regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. With their elegant prose, witty wordplay and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection reveal a world in which nothing is as it ...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
adventurous 36%
funny 36%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Minor
Gore, Rape, Suicide562 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The strange tales of Pu Songling are exquisite miniatures regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. With their elegant prose, witty wordplay and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection reveal a world in which nothing is as it ...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
adventurous 36%
funny 36%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Gore, Rape, Suicide