The Red Chamber Audiobook

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even if I wouldn't call it a work of great literature. It's rather predictable but I think this is likely because it adheres to the source material - a classical Chinese work - pretty closely. "

" Good choice for our book club. "

" This book was very intense, especially in the last half as all the action gets going. The first half was a little slow, but it was good to get acquainted with all the characters. I can see myself reading this again. "

" Interesting story and interplay between the women of an 18th century Beijing household who are all trapped in their own ways and must do the best they can to survive. The author worked from the original Chinese source and as a result the book has more flavor of a translation than something from the hands of an experienced novelist. All the same, I did enjoy the read. "

" I didn't want it to end. "

" great book. hard to put down "

" I love historical fiction! However many current terms and vocabulary made it seem unlikely. I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Listening to books on CD takes me to the setting with the voices of the characters done with accents. "

" It's been a hard book to put down! Thanks Uncle Scott for the wonderful birthday present. "

" Historical fiction novel, based on an older, longer work, of a Chinese family and their rise and fall of their fortunes. The novel focuses on three female characters who are cousins and woven into the family drama. It was an interesting story, but definitely left me wanting something deeper. "

" Needs tighter fact-checking. Don't think anyone in 17th c. China would describe a scene as in "tropical colors". Lost me there but I might still finish it as the storyline is a recast of a beloved classics. "

" Liked it a lot, though still haven't figured out why it's called the Red Chamber. Don't recall there being one in the book.... Lots of drama and family-treating-each-other-horribly. Right up my alley. "

" I picked up this book from library and could not put it down till I finished it. An enticing novel that beautifully describes the strengths and weaknesses of three women based in 18th century China "

" Highy enjoyable take on Dream of Red Mansions -- one of my all time favorites. "

" Interestting historical perspective of Chinese social history from the 17th century. I liked the way the author took a classic Chinese novel and updated it to shorten it from its original 1200 pages and to simplify the many subplots. "

" Excellent book. A must read for anyone interested in the Chinese culture. "

" I didnt like this book until the end by that time i really didnt care about any of them bc i felt the author really couldnt tell a story "

" This was a really good book. I read it in 2 days. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. "

" Much more readable and concise version of the original "Dream of the Red Chamber", more accessible to modern readers without losing the core of the characters. "

" Ruth I think you would like this book "

" I had low expectations for such an ancient story, but it was well told and I flew through it. It really gives you a flavor for the setting and doesn't get too bogged down with the drama. "

" The Bold and the beautiful of 18th century Beijing. "

" Beautifully written story from a time in China's history I haven't read about as much as others. "