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Wang Du Lu’s acclaimed novel, soon to be made into a
sequel to the Academy Award-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
When master warrior Shulien learns of the death of her
family’s patron, she abandons retirement and returns to the capital to protect
Green Legend, a sword renowned for its historic triumphs. But much has happened
in the years she has been in seclusion, and she finds herself beset on all
sides with hidden enemies, and the tragic past which she had hoped to forget
returns to haunts her.
family’s patron, she abandons retirement and returns to the capital to protect
Green Legend, a sword renowned for its historic triumphs. But much has happened
in the years she has been in seclusion, and she finds herself beset on all
sides with hidden enemies, and the tragic past which she had hoped to forget
returns to haunts her.
In her hour of need arrives a beautiful young warrior,
Snow Vase, who is seeking a master. But the new apprentice is not all that she
seems. When she falls in love with the bandit Wei-fang, a secret is revealed
that makes all of them question who is friend and who is foe. In an age of
thwarted love, can these two youths find happiness?
Snow Vase, who is seeking a master. But the new apprentice is not all that she
seems. When she falls in love with the bandit Wei-fang, a secret is revealed
that makes all of them question who is friend and who is foe. In an age of
thwarted love, can these two youths find happiness?
Based on the original novels by Wang Du Lu, this is a
beautiful love story set in the fading years of nineteenth century Imperial
China.
beautiful love story set in the fading years of nineteenth century Imperial
China.
Facts:
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Publication Date:
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January 14th, 2016 by Abacus
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Series:
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Genre:
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Fiction, Adventure
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Pages:
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320
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Formats:
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Paperback, Hardcover, eBook
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Available at:
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My Review:
When I was approached about this book a while ago I was immediately
intrigued by the book description. ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon..’ is not a
book I would usually read, but somehow it really interested me and I was in desperate
need of reading something a little different. And different than my normal
reads it definitely was.
intrigued by the book description. ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon..’ is not a
book I would usually read, but somehow it really interested me and I was in desperate
need of reading something a little different. And different than my normal
reads it definitely was.
First of all ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon..’ takes
place in ancient China and involves warriors. Second of
all this book includes Martial arts and Sword play. Those are all
things I honestly wouldn’t read a book about. And apparently there have been
movies about this book, something I really didn’t know. For me it was a completely
new story. And overall I did like it. The writing was easy to follow and
written in a way that I wanted to keep on reading. The characters where
interesting and the story was fascinating because I was just so out of my
comfort zone.
place in ancient China and involves warriors. Second of
all this book includes Martial arts and Sword play. Those are all
things I honestly wouldn’t read a book about. And apparently there have been
movies about this book, something I really didn’t know. For me it was a completely
new story. And overall I did like it. The writing was easy to follow and
written in a way that I wanted to keep on reading. The characters where
interesting and the story was fascinating because I was just so out of my
comfort zone.
But men, the names!! I’ve mentioned
a view other times that I have a problem with names, especially if there are
many and if they are in a way alike.. Well add Chinese names to that list of
things that make me confused. Yu Jiaolong, Li Mu Bai,
Yu Shu Lien.. They may not be alike but I just couldn’t seem to
remember which name was with which character. I literally needed to see where
the chapter was about to get who we were talking about.. Frustrating! Maybe I
need to start writing them down.
a view other times that I have a problem with names, especially if there are
many and if they are in a way alike.. Well add Chinese names to that list of
things that make me confused. Yu Jiaolong, Li Mu Bai,
Yu Shu Lien.. They may not be alike but I just couldn’t seem to
remember which name was with which character. I literally needed to see where
the chapter was about to get who we were talking about.. Frustrating! Maybe I
need to start writing them down.
The battle scenes where really something
different! It’s not often that I read a book in which a battle almost felt
beautiful. But Justin Hill really achieved that.
different! It’s not often that I read a book in which a battle almost felt
beautiful. But Justin Hill really achieved that.
Although I don’t think I will be
reading other books in this style and about this subject, I did really enjoy
it. It was just not something I would want to read again.
reading other books in this style and about this subject, I did really enjoy
it. It was just not something I would want to read again.
My Rating:
About the Author:
Justin Hill is an English novelist whose work has twicebeen nominated for the Man Booker Prize. He was born in Freeport, Grand Bahama
Island in 1971 and was brought up in York. He was educated at St Peter’s
School, York, and was a member of St Cuthbert’s Society, Durham University.
Justin has been the winner of the Betty Trask, Geoffrey
Faber and Somerset Maugham awards, and his books have been translated into
fifteen languages.
Faber and Somerset Maugham awards, and his books have been translated into
fifteen languages.
I received this book from the Little, Brown Book Group in exchange for my honest review.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I am in the process of reading this just now, so far so good. I know what you mean about the names but then again it doesn't take much to get me confused!
HAHA!! Well.. it doesn't take much to make me confused either. So maybe that's the problem!! LOL! I hope you enjoy the rest of the book! 😉