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One of those books that is very difficult to put down after you've started, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is an absolutely thrilling joyride through the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800's. The story centers on a young Daoist priestess/widow named Li-Lin, who's navigating her way through not only life after her husband's death, but also the spirit and ghoul infested streets of Chinatown. After being betrayed by someone close to her, she embarks on a quest for revenge and redemption. Along the way, she is assisted by a cadre of fantastic creatures, too awesome to spoil in this review. All this culminates into an epic final battle in the heart of Chinatown with an ancient evil that leaps right off the pages.

A culturally sensitive portrayal of the times, this book deftly captures the hardships and stigma of being a widow in the late 1800's. Li-Lin's relationship with her father, and her unending struggle to win his approval, adds a deep layer of humanity to the story. Li-Lin is an underdog, and all the way up to the thrilling end, I could not help but cheer for her as she goes from being an afterthought in society, to a warrior respected by the living and the dead. The book is not only a journey into the otherworldly, but also an emotional journey that mirrors life, with lots of ups and downs, failures and successes.

And have I mentioned the creatures?! Wow. As I was reading, I could vividly picture their odd and grotesque features as they parade gleefully down the street. You not only have the grim and the macabre, but also the colorful and the offbeat. They reminded me of great films such as Spirited Away and 1980's Hong Kong spirit magic films. They are unlike anything you've ever read about.

As a Chinese-American, I appreciate the author's genuine effort in depicting the characters as flesh and blood, with real emotions and struggles, and not the caricatures you usually see with Asian characters. Li-Lin is not the typical sexpot with a sword dressed in a skimpy outfit; she is a true woman warrior to be revered. Also, many of the religious and folk terms used in the book are the genuine article. I could tell much research was done, with a great emphasis on their authenticity. I believe that once you get into the story, any perceived cultural barriers will dissolve and you'll root for Li-Lin like you would your own sister. I had a great time reading this book, and I'm eagerly looking forward to further tales of Li-Lin's journey. Highly recommended. Definitely worth revisiting.


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The Girl with Ghost Eyes The Daoshi Chronicles Book One M H Boroson 9781940456362 Books Reviews

I don't think I would have noticed this book, except it came up in my recommended list. It was a wonderful surprise - well written, well paced, poignant, action-filled, and interesting. The story takes place in 19th century Chinatown, with the lead character Li-Lin being the girl with yin eyes and who therefore sees into the spirit world. She was fabulous; her character had great depth and evolved throughout the course of the novel.

Li-Lin, a grieving widow who still follows the "old ways" of The Dao, tries to be a dutiful daughter, but she must become a fierce warrior as she is the only one who can stop an evil that threatens to destroy not only Chinatown, but the rest of the world. She collects a motley crew to lead against this evil, from the spirit of her father's eyeball (it's complicated) to the 3-eyed seagull spirits. It is beautifully drawn with words, and I adored the way events unfolded in their own time and at their own pace, even though we know the clock is ticking and the evil is coming.

This is one of those books that you think about even after you've finished the story. The characters have become old friends and you miss them immediately. It also immerses you in a time and place so well that you immediately imagine the sights, the scents, and the people.

In short, it isn't high literature, but it is a wonderful read with a good plot and interesting characters. It is perfect for a rainy day read, and I truly hope the author continues to create new Li-Lin adventures.
How would you know that a ghost story peopled with one-eye spirit, three-tailed tiger-turned-into monk, prophecy-telling gull, web-making-and soul-trapping baby spiders, and one-hundred-angry-soul monster can be so good? So terrifyingly good?

Boronson weaves such a beautiful tale with such a demonic world, I have to say that. It is very impressive to see how the author took the command of the novel, internalizing as the main character Li-lin, a young widow bound by the sense of honor. She travels between worlds, kicks in the spiritual world, and turtle breathes in the real world of Chinatown. Her peachwood sword might not be as powerful as a daonu of seventh ordination, but her determination will certainly make the memory-eaters flinch.

It's true I really enjoyed reading many familiar names of Chinese folklore in the novel – Bai Fa Mo Nu! But what I love most was how the author described the culture in a poetic and unforgettable gesture. For example, Li-lin asked, “How long must I protect you if I agree?” The answer goes, “From the time of ten suns to the time of none.”

Oh, how I love that, and everyone, who knew the tale of Hou Yi would love that.
This is a truly excellent book. I couldn't put it down. I hope the author keeps the series going. You get to watch as all of the main characters grow into the story. You watch as Li-lin grows from being a widow who lives in her fathers shadow to being a powerful character in her own right. The only minus was how the police treated the Chinese. The police treating the Chinese with respect was not believable for the time period. The Chinese, like the Jews of Europe in this period were shoved into ghettos, in the larger cities, and treated poorly. Nothing was said if any Chinese were gunned down or killed. The stories of several massacres are mentioned in this book. My wife is Chinese, so I've read up on the folklore, and love watching Chinese movies with ghosts, demons, vampires, and fox spirits. To this day modern Chinese believe that these monsters live among them and prey on them.
One of those books that is very difficult to put down after you've started, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is an absolutely thrilling joyride through the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800's. The story centers on a young Daoist priestess/widow named Li-Lin, who's navigating her way through not only life after her husband's death, but also the spirit and ghoul infested streets of Chinatown. After being betrayed by someone close to her, she embarks on a quest for revenge and redemption. Along the way, she is assisted by a cadre of fantastic creatures, too awesome to spoil in this review. All this culminates into an epic final battle in the heart of Chinatown with an ancient evil that leaps right off the pages.

A culturally sensitive portrayal of the times, this book deftly captures the hardships and stigma of being a widow in the late 1800's. Li-Lin's relationship with her father, and her unending struggle to win his approval, adds a deep layer of humanity to the story. Li-Lin is an underdog, and all the way up to the thrilling end, I could not help but cheer for her as she goes from being an afterthought in society, to a warrior respected by the living and the dead. The book is not only a journey into the otherworldly, but also an emotional journey that mirrors life, with lots of ups and downs, failures and successes.

And have I mentioned the creatures?! Wow. As I was reading, I could vividly picture their odd and grotesque features as they parade gleefully down the street. You not only have the grim and the macabre, but also the colorful and the offbeat. They reminded me of great films such as Spirited Away and 1980's Hong Kong spirit magic films. They are unlike anything you've ever read about.

As a Chinese-American, I appreciate the author's genuine effort in depicting the characters as flesh and blood, with real emotions and struggles, and not the caricatures you usually see with Asian characters. Li-Lin is not the typical sexpot with a sword dressed in a skimpy outfit; she is a true woman warrior to be revered. Also, many of the religious and folk terms used in the book are the genuine article. I could tell much research was done, with a great emphasis on their authenticity. I believe that once you get into the story, any perceived cultural barriers will dissolve and you'll root for Li-Lin like you would your own sister. I had a great time reading this book, and I'm eagerly looking forward to further tales of Li-Lin's journey. Highly recommended. Definitely worth revisiting.