The Nine-Tailed Turtle, written by Zhang Chunfan in the late Qing Dynasty, is one of the Ten Great Banned Books of ancient China. The novel is written in an ornate style and is a reflective, eloquent romance. The author has rewritten the novel, discarding the dross and preserving its essence, while adding many modern elements. With a witty, humorous, teasing style, it presents readers with a very different urban romance. The protagonist, Zhang Qiugu, is a character who is both righteous and wicked. He is “wicked” because he wandered the pleasure quarters from the age of fifteen; he is “righteous” because he is chivalrous, talented, and devoted to loving and serving his country.
Why is it called The Nine-Tailed Turtle: The Allure of Eating? This “eating” is not that “eating”! Between men and women, that is called “eating”; cheating and swindling are also “eating”; and corrupt officials who throw their weight around in government, those super-sized rats, are even more so “eating.” Clearly, the allure of “eating” is practically boundless! As for how to eat, use your imagination. I haven't said a thing!
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I've never read a novel of this genre before. It was my first time reading one, and I found it quite enjoyable and novel.
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The characters' emotions are so well-developed. I've read so many novels, but this one is so beautifully written. The relationships and conflicts between the characters are truly captivating.
Great book! I'm definitely adding it to my bookshelf! Support!
This is a beautifully written novel, witty and humorous, extremely captivating, and endlessly enjoyable to read. I've added it to my collection; a tribute to mutual encouragement.
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Having read so many novels, this author's style and subject matter are quite unique; Yu is rather good.
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Looks good.
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My mom: Do you believe in astrology? Me: No! My mom: Look at your zodiac sign, I think it's pretty accurate. Me: What's my sign? My mom: The lazy, gluttonous sign!!!
I choked on my food last night, and my husband ladled out a big bowl of soup for me. I drank it down in big gulps... Husband: "Slow down, you're guzzling it like you're flushing the toilet..."
It's really beautiful!
This novel has a fresh theme, and the author writes in a very interesting way. Of all the novels I've read, this one is truly excellent.