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# To Live: A Novel

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desertcart.com: To Live: A Novel: 9781400031863: Yu Hua, Michael Berry: Books

Review: The Social and Cultural effects of political change in China - This is a beautifully written novel covering the years after 1912 and the revolution that ended the Qing Dynasty through to post-revolution (1949) and the establishment of People’s Republic of China. The story unfolds as a “city boy” walks in the rural area, wandering, meeting and talking with the locals. During his travels, he meets an old farmer who tells him his life story. Our wanderer takes on the role of narrator, and intertwines the chapters of a life with breaks where one chapter ends and another chapter begins. It is the narrator that ties all the chapters together into a cohesive whole that describes what it means “To Live” during those turbulent times. The story offers insights into human temptations and mistakes we all make, and how politics and revolution affect the non-combatants, perhaps, more so than the combatants. The novel offers some deep insights into Chinese society and culture, and the poverty and deprivation that is a consequent of the revolution. I could see some of the same pitfalls in the novel that are seen in our own society. Overall, a most excellent story that communicates the idea that China, Chinese and Chinese Culture are not so very different from the United States, and European derived culture. I highly recommend if you are interested in Chinese society and culture.
Review: Beautifully written story! - A truly insightful and moving trace through 7decades of life as a soldier and then farmer in China. Loved how Fugui moves through life’s tragedies - deeply impacted and emotionally all in yet never, never quits! Inspiring!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #53,621 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #163 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #677 in War Fiction (Books) #3,030 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (797) |
| Dimensions  | 5.19 x 0.56 x 7.96 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1400031869 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1400031863 |
| Item Weight  | 6.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | August 26, 2003 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Social and Cultural effects of political change in China
*by M***. on September 6, 2018*

This is a beautifully written novel covering the years after 1912 and the revolution that ended the Qing Dynasty through to post-revolution (1949) and the establishment of People’s Republic of China. The story unfolds as a “city boy” walks in the rural area, wandering, meeting and talking with the locals. During his travels, he meets an old farmer who tells him his life story. Our wanderer takes on the role of narrator, and intertwines the chapters of a life with breaks where one chapter ends and another chapter begins. It is the narrator that ties all the chapters together into a cohesive whole that describes what it means “To Live” during those turbulent times. The story offers insights into human temptations and mistakes we all make, and how politics and revolution affect the non-combatants, perhaps, more so than the combatants. The novel offers some deep insights into Chinese society and culture, and the poverty and deprivation that is a consequent of the revolution. I could see some of the same pitfalls in the novel that are seen in our own society. Overall, a most excellent story that communicates the idea that China, Chinese and Chinese Culture are not so very different from the United States, and European derived culture. I highly recommend if you are interested in Chinese society and culture.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written story!
*by N***A on May 13, 2025*

A truly insightful and moving trace through 7decades of life as a soldier and then farmer in China. Loved how Fugui moves through life’s tragedies - deeply impacted and emotionally all in yet never, never quits! Inspiring!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good stand quick read
*by J***E on February 13, 2025*

The story was very compelling, albeit a little sad. I would definitely recommend it. It was easy to read and hard to put it. No chapters. Very interesting. Good social history.

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