Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart
"Bridge of Birds" is a fantasy novel set in ancient China, where a young man named Number Ten Ox sets out to find a cure for a mysterious illness that has befallen the children of his village. Along the way, he enlists the help of a wise and eccentric scholar named Master Li, and together they embark on a series of adventures that take them across the land. Along the way, they encounter gods, demons, and other supernatural beings, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the illness and save the children of the village.
The 9105th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 96,500
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Mythopoeic Awards (The Mythopoeic Awards)
- World Fantasy Award—Novel (World Fantasy Awards)