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A review by diacritics
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The Three Kingdoms is basically battle after battle after battle, with LOTS of characters to keep track of, a typical Epic format. I'm not a big fan of the genre and it's longer than it should've been (even though I read an abridged version), but it is still a worthwhile read overall.
I chose the Martin Palmer translation. It's condensed and you could tell that some parts were rushed and the wording is off at times, but it's still a good abridgement if you have low expectations like me. If you plan on reading or studying Three Kingdoms in full, I'd recommend the Moss Roberts translation since everybody seems to like it, and it's more academic.
I chose the Martin Palmer translation. It's condensed and you could tell that some parts were rushed and the wording is off at times, but it's still a good abridgement if you have low expectations like me. If you plan on reading or studying Three Kingdoms in full, I'd recommend the Moss Roberts translation since everybody seems to like it, and it's more academic.