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Originally Posted by cromag
I don't post here often, but I'm currently reading The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, by Barry Hughart, a collection of his three novels set in a China that never was:
Bridge of Birds (1984)
The Story of the Stone (1988)
Eight Skilled Gentlemen (1990)
I found this more or less by accident, and it has turned out to be one of my luckier accidents! So far I've read the first two stories. The first, Bridge of Birds, was heart-breakingly wonderful.
The second, The Story of the Stone, would be a solid four stars out of five -- compared to "Bridge ..." It could use a little tightening up, and a little better focus, but it is ... fantastic.
I just started Eight Skilled Gentlemen, and I've been drawn right in.
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I read the first two books several years ago -- never got around to asking my library to locate
Eight Skilled Gentlemen since I have such a tall TBR stack. I heartily endorse your ratings, though. The series is fantastic and a totally enjoyable romp.
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Originally Posted by Luffy
I've finally got Persuasion off my back. This calls for a celebration. I'm off to buy my favorite brand of ice cream. Then I'll begin my new book, Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. Can't wait.
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Congratulations. I feel a need to re-read
Persuasion along with other books by Jane Austen (not to mention the Bronte sisters).
I am still reading
Mission of Honor by David Weber. I'm about to turn the corner (just about to page 100) and start racing through the remaining 700 pages.