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muggsyspaniel's review against another edition
I'm not giving this any stars because I didn't finish it. I got halfway through but that was enough.
Outdated attitudes are one thing and I can usually put my modern sensibilities to one side but the story has to be interesting and the writing good and this ticked neither of those boxes.
Outdated attitudes are one thing and I can usually put my modern sensibilities to one side but the story has to be interesting and the writing good and this ticked neither of those boxes.
lsneal's review against another edition
1.0
I came across an old copy of this in my library's stacks. I'm a sucker for old mysteries, and obviously knew of this one by reputation, but let's just say I was still unprepared for the horrific racism and sexism in this book. The plot is very exciting...as long as you are prepared to accept at face value that the fate of the White Race is on the line at the hands of the sinister Chinese, and to read a great deal of pretty outrageous accusations and characterizations along these lines. Should probably be kept out of the hands of the average Trump voter, who would be sadly likely to take the whole thing at face value.
iceangel9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first in the classic Dr. Fu Manchu series. Dr. Petrie is drawn by his friend Nayland Smith into the hunt for the evil Dr. Fu Manchu, a doctor/scientist from China who is responsible for the numerous murders in London, as well as in other countries. As the pair gets closer to proving Fu Manchu's crimes, they also find their lives at risk. These classic books are a fun and enjoyable read.