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John takes us through an easy-to-digest English version of the Three Kingdoms story. The narration is very helpful; John provides additional context as to how to interpret various actions and words in the context of ancient China and explains the historical references made by the novel's characters. He likes to re-use phrases like "time and again" a bit too often, but that is barely a blemish in this excellent podcast. Through my journey of a few months leading to episode 106 (when I caught up with the podcast), I have found myself taking an interest in Chinese history, in the historical characters and how they influenced history. I intend to follow the podcast until the end and also check out more Chinese classics. This podcast has done much to stimulate my interest.Read full review »
aeiod via Apple Podcasts · Singapore · 02/23/17
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I have been a huge fan of the romance of the three kingdoms since I was a kid. Although the only experience I had with the story was the dynasty warrior games, I always loved reading the short synopsis after finishing the saga. The orator does a fantastic job bringing the story to life! Keep it...Read full review »
KissingerforPres via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/02/16
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
This is a book I've tried to finish several times over the past few years, but every time I get so bogged down in unfamiliar names and places that I've given up. John Zhu has really brought the story alive for me, and his explainations and scene setting has really helped me cut thorugh...Read full review »
sharkmgs1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/30/14
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