A review by soph_or_sofa
A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong

informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I think the best part about this book is the fact that both the author and main character are poets. The author slips in a lot of old Chinese poems and sayings, that lend a lot to the atmosphere and give more depth to the characters.  I really enjoyed this, as well as learning bits of Chinese history that was relevant to the plot.  
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