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Half a Lifelong Romance by Eileen Chang
4.0
The book follows the lives of three characters, Manzhen, Shijun, and Shuihui, and their families as they navigate the complexities and constraints of their time.
Chang showcases an insightful exploration of the lives of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. She tackled how opportunities varied depending on a person's family background and gender, shedding light on the realities of that time.h what stands out is Chang's ability to exhibit the intrusive and sometimes oppressive nature of family dynamics of Chinese families, particularly regarding young people's affairs. Society's bias against unmarried women and women, in general, was thought-provoking.
Half a Lifelong Romance is a crafted tale of love, family, societal strata, and lives lost and gained, set against the backdrop of pre-and post-war China.
An absolute must-read for all historical fiction fans.
My first and definitely not my last by Eileen Chang!
Chang showcases an insightful exploration of the lives of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. She tackled how opportunities varied depending on a person's family background and gender, shedding light on the realities of that time.h what stands out is Chang's ability to exhibit the intrusive and sometimes oppressive nature of family dynamics of Chinese families, particularly regarding young people's affairs. Society's bias against unmarried women and women, in general, was thought-provoking.
Half a Lifelong Romance is a crafted tale of love, family, societal strata, and lives lost and gained, set against the backdrop of pre-and post-war China.
An absolute must-read for all historical fiction fans.
My first and definitely not my last by Eileen Chang!