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A review by ritabriar
A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong
informative
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? No
5.0
I enjoy this book as an intricate and beautiful puzzle. Settings, action, and people are described clearly, at the perfect pace for the moment. "Playing tour guide" for U.S. Marshall Rohn allows Inspector Chen (and Qiu Xiaolong) to show us the best of what China has to offer and compare with various people's daily lives.
Each character is a different person with their own motives and resources. They all interact to create a shifting puzzle Inspector Chen navigates through as well as he can, doing what good he can. Many of the side characters are fully developed, as well, including Detective Yu and Inspector Rohn.
As a bonus, fake relationship and eventual real feelings.
Each character is a different person with their own motives and resources. They all interact to create a shifting puzzle Inspector Chen navigates through as well as he can, doing what good he can. Many of the side characters are fully developed, as well, including Detective Yu and Inspector Rohn.
As a bonus, fake relationship and eventual real feelings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Stalking, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Attempted vehicular homicide in detail; some gang activity, including a very tense shoot-out; a bit of "is it paranoia, or is someone really after us"