A review by mahiyaa
Speaking Bones by Ken Liu

adventurous challenging reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

a wile goose flies over a pond,
     leaving behind a voice in the wind.
a man passes through this world,
     leaving behind a name.

ken liu is an artist. the world of dara and ukyu-gondé is a realm i cannot leave behind or forget, and i have lived and breathed thousands of pages alongside his characters. i've loved lots of stories—but not all of them have their own life in them. this one does.