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Title: Three Kingdoms: A Historical Novel by Kuan-Chung Lo, Moss Roberts, Luo Guanzhong, John S. Service, Luo Guanzhong ISBN: 0-520-21585-0 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: September, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.19 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.47 (53 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Extraordinary Epic Novel!
Comment: If you have ever played any of KOEI Dynasty Series games, then you are familiar with the Han Dynasty and some of the Chinese History. If you were interested in knowing more than what you did in the video games, then this book is for you.
This is an awesome epic novel, sweeping the history of Chinese history. All of the characters that are in the Dynasty Series game are here for our further knowledge. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Lu Bu, Cao Cao, Cao Song, Dio Chan, Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Sun Shiang San..... the list goes on and on.
This story written over a thousand years ago, accurately portrays the lives and feelings of these "heroes". The author is a little swayed by the Shu family, and he seems to favor them, portraying Guan Yu, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei as the most loyal and honorable sworn brothers, with Cao Cao a sort of evil madman. But that is okay, since I never liked Cao Cao in the game anyway.
All in all, this is a long and worthwhile read. I would recommend the unabridged version as it is more complete and thorough. You will not be disapointed to see these wonderful characters come to life.
Rating: 5
Summary: Quite possibly the greatest book I've read
Comment: I first became intrigued with the Three Kingdoms's historical events when I played the game Dynasty Warriors 2 for PS2. Afterwards I was desperately searching to find the best novel translation and finally bought the 4-volume box set translated by Moss Roberts which is the UNABRIDGED version(make sure to get this edition as it tells the whole story w/o leaving anything out).I then set out to explore the 2200+ pages of Chinese history and I must say, it was a fascinating experience. I initially grasped what was going to happen in time but there was so much other details to the story and idealisms portrayed. Leadership, loyalty, heroism, military tactics and warfare, treason, and even romance play such a significant role in this epic novel. "The empire long united, must divide" and "the empire long divided, must unite" pretty much opens and closes the novel perfectly. Heroes such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Huang Gai portray such loyalty that it would be kind of hard to imagine in today's society. From the other reviews I've read, most people think Liu Bei (Xuande) is the protaganist of the novel and this seems very true since Roberts lauds Bei's characteristics and portrays Cao Cao of the evil and cunning type. Personally, I think anyone can choose their personal protaganist and for me that would be Zhao Yun because of his undisputed bravery and loyalty. Another character that I admired was probably Zhuge Liang for his awe-aspiring military tactics. Zhuge was the best strategist of his time and he wrote several books on warfare but unfortunately, most were destroyed but you can still buy one of his famous books, "The Art of War." Warning, spoiler ahead:
This book has its sad moments particularly when someone important or someone who contributed a lot to his lord dies. You'll feel sympathetic towards those who fought hard as well as the ones who died. When the book starts, it's during the impending collapse of the Han then around 220 is when the real three kingdoms come into play: Shu, Wu, and Wei. It's sort of like a battle to the death of who would emerge victorious and indeed there was. Military tactics are exploited on each side and betrayal is widespread. In the end, it would be Sima Yi's family who would unite China under one rule, the Jin Dyansty.
Rating: 5
Summary: OOOOH YEAH
Comment: I have played many games based on this book and never really read it. I have finally got a chance to read it, and it is very thorough. The books tell you about things that are not told in any of the games. Now, that I understand the story line better and can appreciate the games more.
The book starts around in the Yellow Turban era where the 10 eunuchs are misproperly using their power. Liu Bei (Xuanbei) meets with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu and become oath brothers. The book has many violent scenes which is a plus because Zhang Fei chops people in half.
The down side to these books are there are very many spelling errors. The book is also more lenient towards the Shu side rather then the Wei and Wu.
I would recommend these books to people who would like to know more about the three kingdoms and are interested in the games.
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Title: Mastering the Art of War (Shambhala Dragon Editions) by Liang Zhuge, Liu Ji, Zhuge Liang, Ji Liu, Thomas F. Cleary ISBN: 0877735131 Publisher: Shambhala Pub. Date: November, 1989 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Outlaws of the Marsh (Chinese Classics 4-Volume Boxed Set) by Shi Nai'An, Luo Guanzhong, Sidney Shapiro, Lo Kuan-Chung ISBN: 7119016628 Publisher: Acacia Press, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Journey to the West (4-Volume Boxed Set) by Wu Cheng'en, W.J.F. Jenner ISBN: 7119016636 Publisher: Foreign Language Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Lo Kuan-Chung, C. H. Brewitt-Taylor, Robert E. Hegel, Kuan-Chung Lo ISBN: 0804834679 Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: A Dream of Red Mansions (4-Volume Boxed Set) by Cao Xueqin, Gao E, Yang Xianyi ISBN: 7119006436 Publisher: Acacia Press, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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