A review by wcmills55
The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I thought it was okay. The comparisons to Cormac are understandable only because it is a western where people are killed. The prose is juvenile at times, but the story is very engaging and interesting. It is at times cliched and derivative of westerns that come before it, but I appreciate the fresh perspective and unique cast of characters. I enjoyed the mysticism and honestly wished that was fleshed out more. In all, a unique take on the western revenge trope, but lacked the prose to be compared to Cormac or McMurtry.