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Book Review of The Good Earth

The Good Earth

The Good Earth
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Book Type: Paperback

Heather J. (ReadingAddict) reviewed on 9/29/2008 + 102 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Read my complete review on my blog

Wang Lung is a man living a poor farmer's life in early 19o0s China. Over time, through hard work and always holding on to his land, he becomes a wealthy man living in the town. He has two wives and several children. Although there are many hardships his refusal to sell his land sees him through and allows his family to prosper.

The story is told by a narrator who merely states what the main character thinks, says, and does. Ok, it doesn't sound so odd when I put it like that ... maybe I should say that this book was very 'dry' ... that might be the right world. To me it was a passionless telling of a man's life and his connection to his land. But having said that, I did actually like this book!

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