I thought you meant the classic , Hongloumeng, there are a few different translations . I’ve read them all, the modern 2 vol is best.

But instead of reading it I would personally watch the tv series instead, it is so very good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw9Wlq9bZso&list=PLzX3GuY8oecomKqF2wiu9vsJEOyMuF0nw Once the title music starts I’m totes into it all over again.

This new book version by Barry has my interest piqued. 🙂