The Good Earth

2 Reviews

• Memorable

  While I am not at all slow to admit that this book did have its fair share of dull bits with a lack of flair to the descriptiveness, overall, I really do have to say that this book is memorable.
  In fact, I am quite proud to say that though at some points I was tempted to give up, I am very gla ... (continue)

  While I am not at all slow to admit that this book did have its fair share of dull bits with a lack of flair to the descriptiveness, overall, I really do have to say that this book is memorable.
  In fact, I am quite proud to say that though at some points I was tempted to give up, I am very glad that I didn't, for this book has enriched my life.

  Through reading the experiences of the Chinese man Wang Lung and his family, not only did I become more knowledgeable on old Chinese culture, but a certain lesson about life seems to have been implanted in me, that lesson which seems to be stated at both the beginning and the end of the book. It is that of how the Chinese man relied on his own soil to feed and supply him, and in the end, this is all he truly has that is his. Sure, this may not apply to everyone, but this lesson, I believe, can be easily related to other situations.
  So, overall, I would recommend this book as a definite read. Not only does it focus on the land, but on richness, poorness, good and evil, on relationships, hardships, devotion and lust. It deals with growing old and moving on. It deals even with betrayal. There are a few quotes that have been carved into my mind during the end of the story- and a closing that sent a chill down my spine.

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  ― Ahl(t)erior Mohti(v)es said on May 9, 2009 | Add your feedback

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  I liked it and was challenged by it, but it will not be on my favorites list. For reading these classics I think I enjoy them more or actually get through them when I listen to them.The main character Wang Lung was very frustrating to me. I wanted to shake him and say "You have such a good wife and ... (continue)

  I liked it and was challenged by it, but it will not be on my favorites list. For reading these classics I think I enjoy them more or actually get through them when I listen to them.The main character Wang Lung was very frustrating to me. I wanted to shake him and say "You have such a good wife and family, why are you treating her this way?" It was interesting reading this novel after having my East Asian Civilizations class this summer.

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  ― SheReads said on Mar 6, 2007 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback 368 Pages
• Edition: New Ed
• ISBN-10: 1416511105
• ISBN-13: 9781416511106
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Pub date: Aug 01, 2005
• Dimensions: 19 cm x 13 cm x 3 cm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Library Binding, School & Library Binding, Unbound and Others
• In other languages: other languages Livres Français, Libros en Español, Livros em Português, Libri Italiani

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