“I remember, the reason that I bought this book was because our teacher required us to read this in our English Class when I was in my second year in high school. It was too deep for me back then that I even used some notes from the web about this book in order to create my own book report (HAHA). I even bought spark notes about this. I think almost all of my classmates did that. Well, I guess I easily got bored during the time. But I appreciated it more now that I’ve read it for the second time.
The Good Earth is about the life of a typical, middle-class family in a Chinese Village—particularly Wang Lung’s—during the World War II. It will tell us the story of a man named Wang Lung, who persevered in order to have a bountiful life. This will also show the traditions and beliefs of China, particularly the ones they value in a family.
This book teaches its readers about humility and simplicity, how wealth can really control and manipulate the one handling it, how desire can really eat you up alive. Like what had happened to Wang Lung and those people around him.
I hope to find its two sequel soon in order to find out what will happen with Wang Lung. I mean if he will have some realizations regarding his actions and decisions.
Happy Reading Everyone!”
Arra wrote this review Sunday, February 12, 2012.
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