This was another good book in the series. It has many similarities in style to the prior books in the series, though the Chinese myths it touches on are different. According to the author, one of the reasons why this is the final book in the series (besides some publication problems) is that it started to get repetitive and I can agree with that. Yes, the characters are good and the plot engaging, but the overarching framework is the same as the prior two novels and the pattern is set in stone now. As such, this novel does not feel as unique or fun as the prior two.

For a full review, see my blog: strakul.blogspot.cl/2015/08/book-review-eight-skilled-gentlemen-by.html