Daughter of Fu Manchu
by Sax Rohmer

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Book Review: "A brow like Shakespeare, a face like Satan..."
Summary: 2 Stars

Bizarre killings, mysterious disappearances, narrow escapes, and dastardly abductions manage to achieve the dubious distinction of confusing reading. Mainly because the author tries so hard to be cryptic that the action doesn't always make sense in a coherent plot context. Instead of a central plot, we have a series of "adventures." Diabolical masterminds acting sinister do not automatically create a sustained air of suspense. The most interesting character is Dr. Fu Manchu, but he is relegated to a minor role. This type of escapist reading may be nostalgic to aging baby boomers that recall the paperback Pyramid series of the mid-'60s with the luridly suggestive cover art. We imagine that the Fu Manchu series enjoyed brief popularity with hormone dripping junior high school kids based on the covers alone. The books were even featured in full-page ads in "Famous Monsters of Filmland" magazine. That fond memory recommends this novel. Others should beware of lurking Orientals. ;-)

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