The Last Emperor is useful for English practice if you can already follow natural conversations. The narrative adds extra difficulty because learners need to track events, motives, or character relationships. The vocabulary is not overly technical, though it includes enough variety to make the practice meaningful. At around 44 words per minute, the rhythm of the dialogue is manageable and easy to follow. If your English is close to B2/C1, The Last Emperor can be useful for building confidence with more complex narratives.
