Peony: A Novel of China
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1598598546 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 11 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.. However, tradition forbids them to wed. Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son
"Another good book" according to TJMRAM. I always learn something from Pearl S.Buck's books ,and this was no exception. I had never heard of the migration of Jews to China.It turned out to be that their biggest problem was one that it has always been, and that is in intermarrying with the people aroun. Peony is a very good book to read--with surprizes I read this book as a book club selection, and was glad that someone had chosen it.The story is excellent; time and place is excellent, and of course Pearl S. Buck wasa great writer. I almost gave it a 5 rating. All in all, I am very satisfied.Oh, and the order. what a pleasant surprise JC Reader I accidentally found "Peony" while I was trying to find a book that would teach me how to grow peonies. The title, the topic and Buck's reputation helped me decide to read it. I am so glad that I did.Other reviewers have told of the understated, beautiful use o
"Peony has the vividness of scene and episode and character and the colorful detail that Pearl Buck's readers have come to expect of her novels in China."-New York Herald Tribune