by Gail Tsukiyama, Simon Vance
A Hundred Flowers: A Novel - Gail Tsukiyama I am a huge fan of Gail Tsukiyama's previous works, so I was very excited to see something new from her. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite live up to my expectations. The story is told from five different viewpoints. While this can be a useful tool, ...
Audiobook is narrated by Simon Vance. I bet if I read it it would get three stars. I gave The Samurai's Garden three stars. How many would I give "A Hundred Flowers" if I listened to it with Simon Vance? I might test this!
The opening pages of this book are enough to hold you in its powerful grip since the atmosphere of Mao's china emanates from them, making it impossible for you not to turn to the next page and read on. The novel takes place during the time of Mao Zedung. The Lee family has lived through the brutal r...
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.In 1957 Chairman Mao issued an order for all the intellectuals and artists in the community to come forward so that China could become a stronger country. "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend." While this was seen...
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