radioisasoundsalvation's review against another edition
3.0
A compelling memoir of experiences in the Cultural Revolution. Education is undermined, family loyalty is non-existent, and a little boy practically raises himself amidst political turmoil, poverty, familial instability, and constant violence.
scrappymags's review against another edition
3.0
Another book I read for a Poli Sci class and I enjoyed this. An easier read and taught me a lot about Communist China, not only their government system but social system and strata as well.
sammat's review against another edition
1.0
I never would have read this book unless it had been assigned to me in my Chinese Civilization class at University. I did not like it.
zamreads's review against another edition
3.0
A good narrative style document for those interested in learning about the Cultural Revolution and Chinese history. Not a particularly gripping writing style, but lots of important stories to share and witness.
tahernandez's review
3.0
I had to read this for a college class I'm taking, so I was kind of dreading it and may not be have enjoyed it as much as I should have just because of that. It was a really good book--very well-written and informative. It was interesting to read about Liang's experiences and his perceptions of what was going on around him. I just didn't personally enjoy it very much.
gannent's review
4.0
This book follows the author's life as he experiences the major movements in modern Chinese history. His parents are attacked in the Anti-Rightist campaign, he and his family is sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. However, it is not just a story of the movements, it is a story about people and how they were affected by these different campaigns. It makes the history more personal and relatable.
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