I’ve been waiting for this book to come out on audible for years, pre-ordered it and downloaded it the day it came out and I loved it…. originally I was a little disappointed that he didn’t follow his usual style and go back to prehistory and follow a group through history to the present day but I appreciate how massive the history of China is so perhaps that would have been impossible – but having said that, it didn’t detract from the pure please of delving into Chinese history from the Opium War in the 1830s through the Boxer Uprising……. while most of the characters are not historical I have a love of Chinese history and found this book absolutely fascinating, especially the storyline that delved into the Forbidden City and the Empress Dowager………. LOVED this book – and will listen to it again.
3 people found this helpful
May 24, 2021
me_lady
Rated 5 out of 5
In depth history and authentic characters
I loved it how the author switched between characters following their life journeys and how they sometimes intercepted each other. The narration was great as always with his books.
AM
Love it!
I’ve been waiting for this book to come out on audible for years, pre-ordered it and downloaded it the day it came out and I loved it…. originally I was a little disappointed that he didn’t follow his usual style and go back to prehistory and follow a group through history to the present day but I appreciate how massive the history of China is so perhaps that would have been impossible – but having said that, it didn’t detract from the pure please of delving into Chinese history from the Opium War in the 1830s through the Boxer Uprising……. while most of the characters are not historical I have a love of Chinese history and found this book absolutely fascinating, especially the storyline that delved into the Forbidden City and the Empress Dowager………. LOVED this book – and will listen to it again.
3 people found this helpful
me_lady
In depth history and authentic characters
I loved it how the author switched between characters following their life journeys and how they sometimes intercepted each other. The narration was great as always with his books.