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Under Heaven: A Fresh Take on Tang Dynasty China
Guy Gavriel Kay loves to delve into a specific historical period and create an alternative reality molded on the bones of that history, fleshed out with elaborate plots, compelling characters, and of course sumptuous writing. This is his first attempt to venture outside Europe, and he's clearly done his homework. The details seem very convincing, though I admit to knowing very little about Chinese dynastic history. The characters are worth following, and the story is just as grand and cinematic and tragic as any Chinese blockbuster historical drama. I was drawn in early on and it kept me interested throughout, a very good book. On to the follow up, set 400 years later, River of Stars.