Extended Summary - She Who Became The Sun: Based On The Book By Shelley Parker-Chan

EXTENDED SUMMARY

SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SHELLEY PARKER-CHAN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

A Parched Rooster Year

The Weight of Loss

A New Identity

Trials at the Monastery

Seeds of Ambition

The Red Turban Rebellion

Destinies Converge

Shifting Alliances and Hidden Agendas

Claiming the Mandate

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

She Who Became the Sun tells the story of Zhu, a girl who assumes her deceased brother's identity to escape a predetermined fate. Set against the backdrop of the Yuan dynasty's decline, Zhu joins a rebel group, concealing her true identity and lack of martial skills. Navigating political intrigue, warfare, and cultural clashes, Zhu rises in power by exploiting appearances and forging alliances. As Zhu claims her brother's destiny, the story explores themes of identity, ambition, and the subversion of traditional roles, questioning the psychological toll of power and the sacrifices made in its pursuit.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025