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321 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061829604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Empress by Shan Sa is a captivating read for readers who crave a rich and immersive historical narrative that explores the complexities of power, feminism, and self-discovery, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate provocative and deeply human stories that transcend time and tradition.
Description
Now available with P.S., Empress is the hugely popular historical novel of one of China's most controversial historical figures: its first female emperor, Empress Wu, who emerged in the Tang Dynasty and ushered in a golden age. Writing with epic a...
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informative: 70%
challenging: 50%
emotional: 41%
reflective: 33%
tense: 33%
dark: 25%
adventurous: 20%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 12%
mysterious: 8%
hopeful: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Adult/minor relationship, Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Suicide, Confinement, GoreMinor
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming321 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061829604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Empress by Shan Sa is a captivating read for readers who crave a rich and immersive historical narrative that explores the complexities of power, feminism, and self-discovery, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate provocative and deeply human stories that transcend time and tradition.
Description
Now available with P.S., Empress is the hugely popular historical novel of one of China's most controversial historical figures: its first female emperor, Empress Wu, who emerged in the Tang Dynasty and ushered in a golden age. Writing with epic a...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 70%
challenging: 50%
emotional: 41%
reflective: 33%
tense: 33%
dark: 25%
adventurous: 20%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 12%
mysterious: 8%
hopeful: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Suicide, Confinement, GoreMinor
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming