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ionz_12's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rlbasley's review
5.0
I adore this author and I absolutely loved this book! Like the previous book of hers that I have read, "spring moon" this book takes me on a journey through time through the eyes of three friends and the people who lived them.
While the historical events are in the background and could be hard to relate to if you haven't read over 15 novels on this period like I have, it's an interesting perspective. It truly shows the futility of this time in Chinese history. It seemed during this period every part of society was interchangeably either on the pedestal or in the prisons. Very volatile.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves a very well written "real story" that begins and comes full circle but does not have the classic "Disney" happily ever after. Also for people interested in understanding Chinese history.
While the historical events are in the background and could be hard to relate to if you haven't read over 15 novels on this period like I have, it's an interesting perspective. It truly shows the futility of this time in Chinese history. It seemed during this period every part of society was interchangeably either on the pedestal or in the prisons. Very volatile.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves a very well written "real story" that begins and comes full circle but does not have the classic "Disney" happily ever after. Also for people interested in understanding Chinese history.
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