A worthwhile read that shows just how difficult life is for Mao. Brilliantly conceptualizes the actions Mao must have taken in order to reach the point he did in the series, as well as fleshing out his character with an assortment of interesting and original details. Flashbacks to C.C. so far are written in a touching, romantic flavor, which might be a turn off to some. A few chapters have also been a bit slow as they are designed to set up for what comes later. Plenty of humor, action and angst though.
The Letter D's review
A worthwhile read that shows just how difficult life is for Mao. Brilliantly conceptualizes the actions Mao must have taken in order to reach the point he did in the series, as well as fleshing out his character with an assortment of interesting and original details. Flashbacks to C.C. so far are written in a touching, romantic flavor, which might be a turn off to some. A few chapters have also been a bit slow as they are designed to set up for what comes later. Plenty of humor, action and angst though.