Reviews

I Myself Am a Woman: Selected Writings of Ding Ling by Ding Ling

keiraa's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bhreads's review against another edition

4.0

In this book, Barlow provides historical and political background to the issues relevant in Ding Ling’s life from the May Fourth era to the Post-Cultural Revolution period. A biography of Ding Ling is also given throughout the discussion of Modern China’s history. This gives readers insight into how Ding Ling reflected society and gender relations of the time within her writings. Throughout the stories provided in the book, readers can see both how Ding Ling's political and social views altered over time.