Bridge of Birds

A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was

Mass Market Paperback, 288 pages

English language

Published April 12, 1985 by Del Rey.

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5 stars (1 review)

A fictional work of a China that never was. Chinoiserie.

4 editions

Magical, witty, funny...a very special book indeed

5 stars

This the first of three books in the "Master Li and Number Ten Ox" series, and it won the World Fantasy Award in 1985. Set in "an ancient China that never was", it's the story of a young peasant man who's as strong as an ox, and an ancient sage with a slight flaw in his character. It draws on Chinese folk tales and history, as well as a bit of Sherlock Holmes. It's a mystery with magic, humor, adventure, and it's simply mind-blowing.

This one one of those books that people ask to borrow and never return.

Subjects

  • Science fiction
  • Fiction - Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Fantasy - General
  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fiction / Fantasy / General
  • China
  • History