Tea with the Black Dragon
Tea with the Black Dragon
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
San Francisco, California • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Tea with the Black Dragon, a computer programmer, Martha Macnamara, journeys to San Francisco to help her missing daughter. She encounters Mayland Long, a mysterious man with an ancient secret. Together, they navigate intrigue and danger in a fusion of fantasy and mystery, seeking resolution and truth in their intertwined quests.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Adventurous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tea with the Black Dragon by R.A. MacAvoy is praised for its unique blend of fantasy and mystery, rich character development, and captivating narrative. Readers appreciate the novel's philosophical depth and lyrical prose. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and engaging read that challenges genre norms.
Who Should Read Tea with the Black Dragon?
A reader who enjoys Tea with the Black Dragon by R.A. MacAvoy likely appreciates unique blends of fantasy and mystery, with a taste for rich character development. Fans of Zen-infused tales, akin to The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle or American Gods by Neil Gaiman, may find this book particularly engaging.
6,313 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
San Francisco, California • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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