Audiobook Bridge of Birds (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, #1) by Barry Hughart in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Barry Hughart's "Bridge of Birds" presents a masterful audiobook experience that transports listeners to a mythical ancient China that exists in the liminal space between historical fiction and pure fantasy. The narrative follows Number Ten Ox's desperate quest to save his village's children from a mysterious plague, leading him to the enigmatic scholar Master Li Kao-a character whose moral ambiguity proves as compelling as his wisdom.
Hughart's background in Asian studies and his deep appreciation for Chinese culture permeate every moment of this audio production. The author's unique premise of creating "an Ancient China that never was" succeeds brilliantly, offering listeners a richly textured world that feels both familiar and wonderfully foreign. The story's progression from a simple village crisis to an epic quest involving celestial crimes and cosmic justice maintains perfect pacing throughout.
What distinguishes this audiobook is Hughart's ability to weave philosophical depth with genuine humor. Master Li's slightly flawed character provides both comic relief and profound insights, while the narrative structure-simply yet charmingly told-allows the story's inherent wisdom to emerge naturally rather than through heavy-handed exposition. The various supporting characters encountered during the quest remain vivid and memorable, each contributing to the overarching themes of fate, wisdom, and moral complexity.
The audiobook format particularly suits this tale's oral tradition sensibilities. The storytelling voice captures the wry, sly nature of the prose while allowing the beauty of Hughart's constructed world to unfold gradually. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a narrative where seemingly random coincidences reveal deeper patterns, and where ancient crimes continue to resonate through the fabric of existence itself.
This production stands as a testament to Hughart's remarkable ability to create mythology that feels authentic despite its fictional origins. Once experienced, the marvels and beauty of this audiobook linger in the mind, making it an essential addition to any collection of exceptional fantasy literature.
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