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Book Review By Laura Fong
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Through the story of Wang Lung, a farmer, and his wife O-Lan, The Good Earth narrates what it is like to live in China during the pre-modernized days.    During the lifetime of Lung and his wife, there is a gradual disintegration of traditional Chinese values.


Plot & Themes
Time/era of story - 1900-1920's
Ethnic/Regional/Religion
Other aspects:
Strong "rags to riches" component? Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality

Main Adversary
Identity: - Female
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status:

Setting
Asia/Pacific Yes
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