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Daunted by the size, sweep and reputation of RotTK, I have wondered what it was all about. Watched a few Chinese action movies like Red Cliffs to dip a toe in but never cracked the book. This kind soul has made the story irresistible. He gives an excellent digest of the action chapter by chapter with informative asides to clarify parts I’d have skipped over. (All Chinese literature is dense with classical references and earlier history.) Best of all, I enjoy his ‘personable nerd’approach. He's obviously a sharp guy but like the best smarties, a modest guy who makes his love for the subject approachable with a delightful sense of humor. Thank you, John.Read full review »
Historical insomniac via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/20/24
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Would be nice to have some pictures of all the characters, especially the minor characters. It's hard to keep track of who's who in your head especially with the number of characters and their not that easy to remember names.Read full review »
Wtcdc2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/05/16
This is really well told, and John gets better as the series progresses.
Matt Lowenstein via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/17
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (ROTK) is hands down one of the great stories of all time. In Chinese culture the story is iconic, and most Chinese have grown up with it either through exposure to the novel itself, or the plethora of movies, TV shows, and video games derived from it. But ROTK is...Read full review »
Tom Wills - Singapore via Apple Podcasts · Singapore · 03/28/17
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