Story of the Stone by Cao Xueqin

Story of the Stone

The Story of the Stone #2

Cao Xueqin

608 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous reflective slow-paced
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This is rated one of the greatest works of Chinese literature. Metaphysical, allegorical, and vividly realistic, the immense scope of The Story of the Stone provides something for everyone. A rich family saga, a tragic love story, and a philosophi...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 123 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 44%

informative: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

adventurous: 22%

relaxing: 22%

challenging: 11%

funny: 11%

sad: 11%

tense: 11%


Pace

11% of readers chose medium
88% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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