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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A "The grass is always greener on the other side" book. Lots of interesting things to discuss in this story. I was amazed by the scope of emotions the story invoked. It would be a great discussion book for a book club. Although the characters aren't exactly likeable, I found the book still...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Not really my kind of book - quite depressing” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Not really my kind of book - quite depressing”
Dizzie wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“View of how traditions and government regulations affect the life of a Chinese doctor's life.”
Maryanne Burgos wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book, gives much insight into life in China. ”
Mary F wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good book, found it difficult to get through - slow pace.”
Katrina wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The characters were well developed although somewhat pathetic (but true to life) and the overall premise and cultural aspects were interesting, but it didn't have much of a plot. By halfway through, I just wanted one of them to get it over with and do something about their situation. It just got kind of tiresome. ”
Jo Ann S wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“borrrinnggg”
angie | xo wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“so slow and tedious - i wanted the characters to *do* something and act, but the books just watched as the main characters just existed.”
Anna T wrote this review Wednesday, July 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Heartbreaking love story.”
Amy P wrote this review Thursday, June 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Frustrating, but I think this is intentional. The author very effectively conveys sense of life during the cultural revolution as stifling, oppressive, suffocating and the reader feels the pain. A well crafted book, all the more impressive because Ha Jin came to the US in his 20s. ”
susan g wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pretty writing. I like most Chinese-based stories, but in this case, you really are waiting for the end... and then some.”
marysnyder wrote this review Monday, May 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
