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562 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 October 2006
Description
Exquisite and amusing miniatures regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction With their elegant prose, witty wordplay and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection from The Strange Tales of Pu Songling (1640-1715) reveal a world in...
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | Character: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt562 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 October 2006
Description
Exquisite and amusing miniatures regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction With their elegant prose, witty wordplay and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection from The Strange Tales of Pu Songling (1640-1715) reveal a world in...
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | Character: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt