
Jody C. (
Mysbib) wrote on 8/28/2006...
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The blurbs on the book call this a thriller. It's more than that. Shan, investigator from Beijing who's now a political prisoner in Tibet, is called upon to help solve the beheading of the Prosecutor of the district. The book is long and involved, but fascinating every step of the way. A vivid picture of Tibet and political China adds to the mix. I really liked this book and heartily reccommend it.
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The author provides much interesting information about Tibet and its culture and the way it has been destroyed by the Chinese invasion. The mystery was a bit garbled and convoluted and I kept losing track of who the characters were. Pattison writes beautifully and compellingly when speaking of Tibet, its people, and Buddhism. I will read his other novels only because of this and not for the mysteries.

Vikki C. (
Vikki) wrote on 8/29/2005...
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Excellent read! First in a series. Lot of research went into this book and it shows. You always feel badly for everyone in the book but they all carry on in spite of a horrific life, showing the depth of human spirit.