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A review by squaresunflowers
Nirvana in Fire 琅琊榜 by 海宴
5.0
Being a hardcore historical fiction fan, Nirvana In Fire (the official English name of 琅琊榜) has set the bar unforgivably high (at least within the circle of Chinese dynasty-themed novels) with its adept use of literary devices and historical settings.
With a timeline stretched across multiple decades, the book started off by narrating the arrival of a sickly-yet-charismatic young man (Mei Chang Shu / Su Zhe) into the city. As his encounters with the royal family and political figures grew, the reader was gradually given glimpses into his background; ultimately revealing his inextricably linked past with the royal family.
Having read this book (split into 3 volumes) in my teens, 琅琊榜 holds a special place in my heart. It is one of the select few that I will revisit every so and then (and probably will pass down as a heirloom to my children lols).
With a timeline stretched across multiple decades, the book started off by narrating the arrival of a sickly-yet-charismatic young man (Mei Chang Shu / Su Zhe) into the city. As his encounters with the royal family and political figures grew, the reader was gradually given glimpses into his background; ultimately revealing his inextricably linked past with the royal family.
Having read this book (split into 3 volumes) in my teens, 琅琊榜 holds a special place in my heart. It is one of the select few that I will revisit every so and then (and probably will pass down as a heirloom to my children lols).