A fascinating historical tale about a Chinese farmer’s struggles with poverty and his eventual rise to power. Pearl S. Buck reads a lot like John Steinbeck, just in China.
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Interesting, likable, profound characters
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Relatively captivating plot
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Solid, memorable story that covers the entire life of a great man
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Enlightening on Chinese culture
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Thought-provoking on human condition and life in general
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