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Product Reviews:
Red Scarf Girl (rpkg): A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Classics for homeschoolers
Comments: This book fits nicely in our homeschooling reading program. It is a wonderful addition to our classics collection. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Red Scarf Girl
Comments: A compelling memoir from a girl growing up during the Chinese cultural revolution. Filled with patriotic fervor for the Chinese communist government, Ji-li is at 1st ashamed to be part of her family, which is persecuted because of her grandfather's political beliefs. however as she sees injustices heaped onto the heads of many people around her, she gradually becomes disillusioned and no longer believes government propaganda. Ji-li's authentic voice inspires discussion about family loyalties, government betrayals, and China's history.
This is a great book to read with children. I read it aloud to my daughter, who could not believe that this life happened to this girl and many like her in China. It prompted lots of discussion about families and government. Even kids as young as 10 or 11 should be able to appreciate the story, and it's fascinating for adults too. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Red is Dead
Comments: I read this book quite a few books ago. What I remember was that it was compelling. The author is forced to serve the "People" and endures many hardships while working in an Army production camp. Her description reminds1of Siberian memoirs on not such a grand scale, rather a Chinese adaptation.
The author begins by demonstrating her arrogance through stories of her childhood prior to service in the camp, she was selfish and cruel.
She excels as a patriot, and is promoted as a leader within her work group, she doesn't prove to have much compassion for others. Her colors almost all vividly show in1particular scene; when2people are discovered as lovers meeting in secret (male/female relationships are forbidden), with horrible consequences a result. The author eagerly participated in their punishment, only to suffer deep regret later. However, this experience, the enduring exhaustion of the camp, and lack of personal freedoms brings about a metamorphosis.
She realizes that there is no humanity in Communism, no true accomplishment in which1can honestly take pride; her disillusionment brings about her own self-discoveries in the end making her a better person.
I found the narrative honest, in no sense was did it come across as embroidered to make it more compelling. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Fantastic!!
Comments: This book is about the cultural revolution. Through her own difficult hard times, the author tells the story of her and her family from the age of 12-14. This book is great for children and adults. It really tells what happened to family's during the cultural revolution |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Reveiw for young girls
Comments: This book was the worst book I have ever read. It was scary, confusing and just plain beadly written. Some of my friends loved this book, some of them thought it was a peice of trash. I am with the people that say it's a peice of trash. I felt like I was forced to read this book. I wanted to trough it away forever. The book was badly written because she decided to jump through different time periods and the story just did not fit together. I would recomend to NOT read this book. if i would have to rate this book with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst, I would rate this a 1 and a half. I tell you, do not pick this book up!! |
