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Bridge of Birds

Master Li #1
by Barry Hughart
Bridge of Birds (Master Li #1) by Barry Hughart
★ 8.14 (7)
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A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was.

World Fantasy Award: Best Novel winner (1985).
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature: Best Novel winner (1986).

THE ROOT OF THE QUEST

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. Simply and charmingly told, this is a wry tale, a sly tale, and a story of wisdom delightfully askew. Once read, its marvels and beauty will not easily fade from the mind.

The author claims that this is a novel of an ancient China that never was. But, oh... it should have been!

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FantasyWorld Fantasy AwardMythopoeic Awards
Release date: 1984

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Barry Hughart

Barry Hughart (born 1934) is an American author.

Master Li

Master Li consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Bridge of Birds (Master Li #1)
★ 8.14 (7)
The Story of the Stone (Master Li #2)
★ 8.00 (1)
Eight Skilled Gentlemen (Master Li #3)
★ 8.00 (1)
The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox (Master Li)
Unrated

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