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Liked It “I loved the Good Earth and couldn't wait to read it's sequel, Sons, but I was slightly disappointed. It follows Wang Lung's family following his death, and I couldn't help but think that he would also be disappointed with how his sons behaved once he was gone. I must say, however, that it left me...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I wanted to find out what happened to the characters in this book, but I could have done without the redundant descriptions of the same three subjects. It was also a bit depressing. I would have like to see at least one person have a meaningful and happy life, even if filled with trials.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is the second book in the House of Earth trilogy. It picks up right where The Good Earth leaves off, so there may be minor spoilers here if you haven't read it. After Wang Lung dies, his sons divide his land among themselves in order to pursue their own goals. The eldest sells most of his for quick cash and keeps the rest to rent so that he has enough income to support his family's lavish and lazy lifestyle. The second son is a merchant who hoards cash and loans it out at high interest rates whenever he thinks he can benefit. His family lives well, but he takes pains to make sure no one really knows how much money he has, and he makes his sons work instead of letting them lay around like their cousins. Most of the book focuses on the youngest son, a warlord over a small territory, and his son. He has grand plans for himself and his son, but he never seems to feel like doing much to make those dreams reality.
Amanda L wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I wasn't that impressed with The Good Earth, especially in comparison with some of Buck's other novels, and this was more of the same. None of the characters are particularly likeable, and the plot got a bit too predictable at times. I'll read the third book in the trilogy, but I've already got a pretty good idea of where it's heading.”“I wanted to find out what happened to the characters in this book, but I could have done without the redundant descriptions of the same three subjects. It was also a bit depressing. I would have like to see at least one person have a meaningful and happy life, even if filled with trials. ”
RoxxD wrote this review Tuesday, October 30, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I loved the Good Earth and couldn't wait to read it's sequel, Sons, but I was slightly disappointed. It follows Wang Lung's family following his death, and I couldn't help but think that he would also be disappointed with how his sons behaved once he was gone. I must say, however, that it left me with hope for the next book, and I look forward to reading it soon.”
Swan wrote this review Wednesday, May 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“About a guy who only took a bath once a day, to a man who became the richest man in the village. He overcame so many challenges but still survived all of them, and was able to be even stronger than he was before. ”
16kusabas wrote this review Wednesday, March 21, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“enjoyed reading more about Wangs family and the continued saga.”
Pam K wrote this review Thursday, February 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful sequel to The Good Earth, although not as good. The most magical thing about these books are the hundreds of tiny details illustrating eveyday life in China, knowledge the author would have gained during her childhood in China, and her love for the country and it's people shines through.”
Sabina E wrote this review Tuesday, December 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Volume 2 of the Good Earth Trilogy”
Laci wrote this review Sunday, November 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The second of the Good Earth trilogy, the family of Wang Lung live on. Would he have been proud of them? I suspect not. The eldest, a greedy landlord; the second, a miserly merchant; and the third a war lord, the Tiger. Oddly it is this youngest son who seemed to have the most morals and Wang Lung's farmer's blood runs through that of the Tiger's son. Excellent book!”
Jerseygirl / Dame Constance (Oodles) Oxford-Whapdoodle, D.C., B.C., D.C.A. wrote this review Saturday, June 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting sequel to THE GOOD EARTH, the book portrays the next generation of sons, and the beginning of the Chinese Revolution.”
Cynthia C wrote this review Thursday, May 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
