A review by pooperscooper3
The Shadow of the Empire by Qiu Xiaolong

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Lots of Chinese poetry. The crux of the matter, interview with the accused to add up all
Of the clues, was almost 3/4 through the book; I listened at much speeded up pace, was originally a DNF (did not finish) earlier this year.