Dragon Seed Author:Pearl Buck Wonderful classic by Pearl Buck which is as good as "The Good Earth". It describes the simple life of a village family in China before and during World War II. She follows the lives of each family member, the daughter & her husband who cooperate with the Japanese, the sons who escape to the hills & join the Chinese resistance, the youngest teen... more »age daughter who is sent away to avoid rape. The aging farmer & his wife stay with their land at all costs. Fascinating study of the Chinese culture.« less