acaleyn reviewed Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, #1)
When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox …
Review of 'Bridge of Birds' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This book was hilarious. Li Kao and Number 10 Ox's adventures read like a Puss in Boots fairy tale, a young innocent led by a Holmesian conman (with a slight flaw in his character) to crazy, but ultimately profitable, hijinks. I'm so excited that this is the first in a series!