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Mystery · 1984 · PG

Bridge of Birds

by Barry Hughart

A scholar and a boy embark on a quest through mythic ancient China to save the children of their village from a mysterious plague.

For10+GenreMysteryLength278 pagesRead time~7 hours

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Violence

Some

Adventure violence in the fantasy tradition; not graphically depicted

Language

Barely any

Mild language with some bawdy humor

Sexual Content

Barely any

Some adult humor with sexual references; handled with lightness

Substance Use

Barely any

Social drinking and some substance references in the fantasy context

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

A joyful celebration of mythic China with no significant psychological weight

What this book is about

A charming and witty fantasy classic set in a mythologized ancient China. Violence is present but handled with humor and lightness. Some adult humor and bawdy elements appear. A beloved novel for adult fantasy readers.

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Fantasy adventure violence

Bawdy humor

Adult humor

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