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Cloud Mountain Author: Liu writes an epic fictional tale based on the true experiences of her grandparents, a white American woman and a Chinese revolutionary, set at the turn of the century, a time in U.S. history when it was illegal (in most states) for a white woman to marry a Chinese man. The story starts out in Berkeley, California, where Hope, an English tutor, ... more »
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this historical fiction about China. It was long (650 pages) and took me forever to read but I loved every minute and hated for it to end. However, the ending was little bit disappointing.
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"An epic saga of a forbidden love..." Drawing on her grandparents own story, the author gives us a tale of true love that spans four decades.
Also, the history is fasinating as the story shows the brutality of China as it was struggling to change.
This is a very romantic story and a wonderful portrayal of the historical turmoil of the period.
Also, the history is fasinating as the story shows the brutality of China as it was struggling to change.
This is a very romantic story and a wonderful portrayal of the historical turmoil of the period.
Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> Historical
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> War
- Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction >> Family Saga