18 Cranes
by Robert Campbell
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Pub Date 6 Apr 2018 | Archive Date 14 Apr 2019
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Description
In the late summer of 1630, 23-year old Li Bing writes the provincial level imperial examinations, the first step towards entering the Chinese civil service. He is tormented by a dream of 18 cranes, and as he awaits his exam results he seeks out insights from those around him to help him understand his dream. In the end, he learns more than he imagined.
Advance Praise
"This book was a fantastic read! I read it twice as there was so much to take in! This book was captivating from the first page! If you are looking for a book that will make you think, encourage you to read between the lines and to just enjoy a fantastic story, then you must check out 18 Cranes by Robert Campbell." - International Review of Books
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781775316203 |
| PRICE | US$0.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Paul V, Reviewer
I've spent a couple of years in Asia (although obviously different than the 1600s), and I like this book even though it's a different style than I expected. I enjoyed the author's characters and wanted more of the plot in the end. The author has obvious talent. Recommended.
I really appreciate the free copy for review!
Brigitt A, Educator
This short novella describes one week in the life of the young student Li Bing who must pass the highly competitive civil service examination in imperial China. The whole family expectation is on his shoulder and even his future marriage depends on passing this week-long grueling examination. The story is beautifully told and the reader can get a good feeling of how Chinese families and tradition worked. The language is elegant but the story is very short; maybe too short?
Nevertheless, while brief it is very enjoyable.
