Bridge of Birds

by Barry Hughart | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
ISBN: 0345321383 Global Overview for this book
Registered by geishabird of Toronto, Ontario Canada on 2/7/2009
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Journal Entry 1 by geishabird from Toronto, Ontario Canada on Saturday, February 7, 2009
When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure. The quest led them to a host of truly memorable characters, multiple wonders, incredible adventures - and strange coincidences which were really not coincidences at all. And it involved them in an ancient crime that still perturbed the serenity of Heaven...

Winner of the World Fantasy Award, 1985

A delightfully imaginative and very funny story. It reminds me - of all things! - of the "Indiana Jones" movies. A wonderfully complicated plot that comes together, piece by piece, to create a fascinating tale of adventure, heroism, loyalty, and love. Unfortunately it does become rather graphically violent in parts, but you almost don't notice that - I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. That aside, it's a terrific read. I'm pleased to see that Hughart has written two other "Master Li" novels and will certainly be looking out for them.

Journal Entry 2 by geishabird at phone booth (see release notes for details) in Toronto, Ontario Canada on Saturday, February 7, 2009

Released 15 yrs ago (2/7/2009 UTC) at phone booth (see release notes for details) in Toronto, Ontario Canada

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Released as part of the "Never Judge A Book By Its Cover" challenge (Week 5: Birds).

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