Dianne (gardngal) reviewed on 7/25/2019 + 271 more book reviews

Excellent resource for Chinese history and culture during the twentieth century. Life of the common people was mentioned during the dynasty periods, the First and Second World Wars, and the occupation by Japan. That said, this family was exceedingly wealthy, thanks to the foresight and hard work of the father. He did not, however, protect his young children by his first wife from the cruelty of the second wife. At no point does he stand up for them, which I found hard to understand, even in Chinese culture. Sad story but very well written. D.

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