Saturday, August 1, 2026

The Story of the Stone - Volume 1 - Cao Xueqin

This first volume of a five volume series - largely described as the most renowned novel in Chinese history - continues my exploration of Chinese culture.

At times the story seems fantastically original, at times somewhere between Bridgerton and Harry Potter.

Comparisons aside, I'm enjoying it immensely.

We'll see if I make it all of the way through the series in advance of our trip next year, but so far I've thoroughly enjoyed this particular dive into the Chinese experience.

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