A new level of storytelling

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This series really transcends every other story. It raises storytelling to a whole new level. The love many of these characters have are not the typical selfish love of one person, but a selfless self-sacrificing love for country and friends.

Many compare this to the Count of Monte Cristo, calling this a revenge story. They are all wrong. Shu Zhe could have easily killed each and everyone of his enemies, but he doesn't do so. He has even saved the emperor and Xie Yu. What he wants is not selfish, feelgood, revenge; he just wants to clear the names of the deceased, so they can rest in peace.

People have also compared this to the Game of Thrones. It couldn't be any different. I wouldn't want any young child watching GOT, but I think many parents will proudly show this to their children (maybe skip the few war scenes) hoping they are old enough to understand and appreciate it.

It will be a long time before any series come close to this masterpiece, if ever.

score 10/10

bohrsmodel 22 April 2018

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