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A review by jokoloyo
Eight Skilled Gentleman by Barry Hughart
4.0
The third novel of the series, and it is better than the second one. alas, the first novel is still the best. Don't get me wrong, all the novels are hilarious with exotic fictitious Ancient China setting. I just think, the ending of the first novel is still the best, it could made me highly emotional when read the last pages.
OK, back to the third novel, Eight Skilled Gentleman.
The beginning of the novel is actually the most ambitious of the series. The novel started on Capital City with vivid and hilarious narration of the city life. Then the story begins. I won't spoil anything more for the plot. The old recipe from previous novels is still on this novel.
The ending.... it has surprises, but with the old recipe from previous novels, I believe some loyal readers could guess the whodunnit plot. Same good old taste: 4 Star from me.
OK, back to the third novel, Eight Skilled Gentleman.
The beginning of the novel is actually the most ambitious of the series. The novel started on Capital City with vivid and hilarious narration of the city life. Then the story begins. I won't spoil anything more for the plot. The old recipe from previous novels is still on this novel.
Spoiler
I have one fav chapter, chapter with Number Ten Ox said "Gligghh!" a lot.The ending.... it has surprises, but with the old recipe from previous novels, I believe some loyal readers could guess the whodunnit plot. Same good old taste: 4 Star from me.