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Title: I really wanted to like this book...
Review: As I said, I really wanted to like this book. I was interested in learning more about Empress Wu's life and times, and the book received several nice reviews. However, I was disappointed with the quality of the writing. Shan Sa spent pages describing visual effects: parade formations, scenery,and costume details then rushed through conversations and events in her characters' lives. Her characters were not well developed, and I did not find them interesting. They did not have any spirit or sense of personality. I would recommend avoiding this book. You can learn more about Empress Wu via a quick internet search than by reading this book. But then again, that's just my opinion.If you are looking for an interesting historical read you might opt for 'Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress.' Another interesting fictional novel referencing china's past is 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.'
