A review by anmcnulty
Distant Sunflower Fields, by Li Juan
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars.
This book was beautifully written. I had previously read another of Li Juan's books that had been translated into English, "Winter Pasture", and I found that I liked this one better, and that this translation seemed much smoother and easier to read for me.
The descriptions of the nature, especially, of course, the titular sunflower fields, were very evocative. I felt as if I was really there. This book also made me do my own research on the Xinjiang autonomous region of China where Li Juan is from.
It was also easy to read, because the chapters were quite short, and I found myself flying through it during my lunch break at work everyday.
All in all, a beautiful book that was a privilege to read. I would love to read Li Juan's other works when they are translated into English to learn more about the rural regions of China.
4.5 stars.
This book was beautifully written. I had previously read another of Li Juan's books that had been translated into English, "Winter Pasture", and I found that I liked this one better, and that this translation seemed much smoother and easier to read for me.
The descriptions of the nature, especially, of course, the titular sunflower fields, were very evocative. I felt as if I was really there. This book also made me do my own research on the Xinjiang autonomous region of China where Li Juan is from.
It was also easy to read, because the chapters were quite short, and I found myself flying through it during my lunch break at work everyday.
All in all, a beautiful book that was a privilege to read. I would love to read Li Juan's other works when they are translated into English to learn more about the rural regions of China.