A man returns to his native China to find upheaval in both his homeland and his family in this novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. On the eve of a popular rebellion, the Chinese government starts to crack down in cities across the country. Fleeing the turmoil, Wang Yuan, the son of a famous general and grandson of the patriarch of The Good Earth, leaves for America to study agriculture. … America to study agriculture. When he returns to China six years later, he encounters a nation still in the grip of violent uprisings. Unprepared for the social upheaval, Wang is torn by the tensions between old traditions and new ways, and by his formidable family, whose struggles he hopes to solve. A reflective finale to Buck’s groundbreaking and bestselling trilogy, A House Divided is a rich and unforgettable portrait of a family—and a nation—in transition. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate.
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The Good Earth is the first book in this series followed by Sons
I love almost everything by Pearl Buck.
The third book in Buck’s Good Earth trilogy, this volume focuses on Wang the Tiger’s son, who is torn between the old and newly evolving China. I found it overly long, overly detailed and repetitious. Few of the characters, and certainly not the protagonist, were particularly compelling. It would also have been helpful if Buck had been more …
The sequel to the good earth, not as good
I enjoyed reading this trilogy – Buck definitely understood the Chinese collectivist culture. Her style of writing was a bit ponderous at times – she weaved back and forth page after page to get a point across but she did it so beautifully that it is hard to criticize. Of the three books I think I like the last, A House Divided, as it provided …
Pearl Buck is such an amazing writer. She makes you feel one with her characters , while helping you understand other cultures.
Pearl Buck is a favorite author of mine. This was a great book.
Every book by Pearl Buck is a gem.
I have read This Great Earth. And love Pearl S Buck. Was so excited to see it on BookBub and couldn’t wait to read It will make a lasting impact on the reader. I can’t say enough good things about this book!!!