Story of the Stone, The
by Barry Hughart
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Author: Barry HughartEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-10-01
ISBN: 0553282786
Publisher: Spectra
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Book Review: Best Fantasy EVER
Summary: 5 Stars
Why did Barry Hughart stop writing these wonderful fantasies? They have taught me boatloads of Chinese mythology and history. Master Li and Number Ten Ox are two of the most enjoyable characters ever. There are sections in this book that make you bite your fingernails down to nubs and other parts that leave you out of breath with a cramp from laughing so hard. READ THE WHOLE SERIES. Lovers of the Hitchhiker's Guide and the Hobbit will not be dissapointed. Adams and Tolkin have nothing on Barry Hughart.
Summary of Story of the Stone, The
Set in a mythical, medieval China where folklore and history are indistinguishable, a dead monk, an ancientand now missingmanuscript, and a ghostly murderer entice the venerable Master Li and his faithful companion Number Ten Ox into the Valley of Sorrows for a deadly and uproarious confrontation with the long-dead Laughing Prince.Literature & Fiction Books
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