Review of The Dragon from Guangzhou
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Review of The Dragon from Guangzhou
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Dragon from Guangzhou" by DW Plato.]
It's been a while since I read a historical fiction that I actually enjoyed, and I have to say, this one was a complete delight for me.
Mógū, the main character, didn't have a simple life or childhood. She was raised in a monastery and sold to the flower boat at a young age, where she worked as a sex worker. However, she is a sharp woman, and one day, after she is kidnapped by one of her customers, she agrees to become his wife. But who is this man, and why does he want to marry her? What kind of job does he do exactly, and how will Mógū become a part of his work? Read the book The Dragon from Guangzhou by DW Plato to find out more.
The most commendable aspect of this book is its fast-paced nature. Events didn't lag, and I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. We meet Mógū and enjoy her marriage ceremony; the author then moves on to her life as a pirate, mother, wife, and later a leader. We experience her happiest moments and also her saddest moments, all at a fast pace without ever really getting bored or the story being dragged.
Another aspect worth mentioning is that most of the characters are lovable. I instantly fell in love with Mógū's character despite her troubled background. I respected her as a woman because she achieved things that women during her time couldn't even fathom. Another character I deeply loved was her husband, and I was quite mad about his dark fate early in the book. I kept wishing he would have a comeback or something would happen, and he'd be brought back into the picture.
My only dislike about this book was that I wasn't satisfied with the details of Zhèng Yī's fate. I wish more details had been provided, for example, how everything happened leading to his dark fate. I will not provide details of what happened to Zhèng Yī because it would be a major spoiler if I did. I actually had to go online just to learn more about him and what exactly happened. However, I wasn't successful since there is little information about him.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars due to the lovable characters and its fast-paced nature. I deducted one star because of the negative aspect mentioned earlier. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories about pirates and the colonial period.
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It's been a while since I read a historical fiction that I actually enjoyed, and I have to say, this one was a complete delight for me.
Mógū, the main character, didn't have a simple life or childhood. She was raised in a monastery and sold to the flower boat at a young age, where she worked as a sex worker. However, she is a sharp woman, and one day, after she is kidnapped by one of her customers, she agrees to become his wife. But who is this man, and why does he want to marry her? What kind of job does he do exactly, and how will Mógū become a part of his work? Read the book The Dragon from Guangzhou by DW Plato to find out more.
The most commendable aspect of this book is its fast-paced nature. Events didn't lag, and I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. We meet Mógū and enjoy her marriage ceremony; the author then moves on to her life as a pirate, mother, wife, and later a leader. We experience her happiest moments and also her saddest moments, all at a fast pace without ever really getting bored or the story being dragged.
Another aspect worth mentioning is that most of the characters are lovable. I instantly fell in love with Mógū's character despite her troubled background. I respected her as a woman because she achieved things that women during her time couldn't even fathom. Another character I deeply loved was her husband, and I was quite mad about his dark fate early in the book. I kept wishing he would have a comeback or something would happen, and he'd be brought back into the picture.
My only dislike about this book was that I wasn't satisfied with the details of Zhèng Yī's fate. I wish more details had been provided, for example, how everything happened leading to his dark fate. I will not provide details of what happened to Zhèng Yī because it would be a major spoiler if I did. I actually had to go online just to learn more about him and what exactly happened. However, I wasn't successful since there is little information about him.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars due to the lovable characters and its fast-paced nature. I deducted one star because of the negative aspect mentioned earlier. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories about pirates and the colonial period.
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The fast pace and strong characters, especially Mógū, sound like they really make this a standout read. I can see how her journey would keep you hooked, though it's a shame that Zhèng Yī's fate left some unanswered questions. Still, it sounds like a captivating story, especially for fans of pirates and historical fiction.
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