Helpful Score: 2
I loved this historical fiction about China. It was long (650 pages) and took me forever to read but I loved every minute and hated for it to end. However, the ending was little bit disappointing.
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Cloud Mountain
Cloud Mountain
Author:
Liu writes an epic fictional tale based on the true experiences of her grandparents, a white American woman and a Chinese revolutionary, set at the turn of the century, a time in U.S. history when it was illegal (in most states) for a white woman to marry a Chinese man. The story starts out in Berkeley, California, where Hope, an English tutor, ... more »
Author:
Liu writes an epic fictional tale based on the true experiences of her grandparents, a white American woman and a Chinese revolutionary, set at the turn of the century, a time in U.S. history when it was illegal (in most states) for a white woman to marry a Chinese man. The story starts out in Berkeley, California, where Hope, an English tutor, ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780446674348
ISBN-10: 0446674346
Publication Date: 10/1/1998
Pages: 672
Rating: 16
ISBN-10: 0446674346
Publication Date: 10/1/1998
Pages: 672
Rating: 16
3.4 stars, based on 16 ratings
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Interesting story that follows the political turmoil in China during the very early 1900's when individuals were fighting for independence. The book also follows one mixed race couple's struggle to live with extraordinary prejudice in both China and America. The reader is engaged with the people and their children growing up. I gave it a low score because I felt the book was much too long. D.
"An epic saga of a forbidden love..." Drawing on her grandparents own story, the author gives us a tale of true love that spans four decades.
Also, the history is fasinating as the story shows the brutality of China as it was struggling to change.
This is a very romantic story and a wonderful portrayal of the historical turmoil of the period.
Also, the history is fasinating as the story shows the brutality of China as it was struggling to change.
This is a very romantic story and a wonderful portrayal of the historical turmoil of the period.
Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> Family Saga
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> Historical
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> War
