5/12/2023 0 Comments Jade War by Fonda Lee![]() Now, add a dash of Quentin Tarantino levels of violence, the strict hierarchies and loyalty of Yakuza or Triad gangs, and deeply personal and believable character relationships. Then, marry that with the aesthetics and slick martial arts action of Hong Kong cinema from the ‘80s and ‘90s. ![]() Picture the family drama and mafia politics of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather (as well as its film trilogy adaptations). ![]() Now, let your imagination run wild for a moment. ![]() Also, as far as any “rating system” goes, I will be going for a simple spin on “Yes, I recommend this book” or “No, I don’t recommend this book” along with a brief line of who might be a fan of it. Sometimes I will be reviewing two books in one post (as I've done here) if they are in the same series, but most of the time they it will be one book at a time. This is the first in a series of book review blog posts, where I will take a critical look at the books that I’ve read from the perspective of both a fan and an aspiring writer. ![]() 7, 2017 & J“Martial arts action and jade-fueled gangster warriors propel this Godfather -esque fantasy saga of family, politics, loyalty and drugs.” Formats: Paperback | Author: Fonda Lee | Release Dates: Nov. ![]()
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