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Most critics praised Bridge of Birds and appreciated its tone, though they agreed that the book started off slow. . The writing style was singled out as beautifully written and the plot, with its incorporation of Chinese myths, characters, and ancient figures, made the novel "a fun read". However, those same side stories and myths could make the book confusing for some readers. The book used considerable comic relief even when there was a plague, children died, and what seemed to be an accidental attempt of murder. The ending was wonderfully written and very heartfelt. Barry Hughart wrote the novel to keep the reader interested, and that he did. Most people enjoyed the book and Hughart wrote it very well.