The Good Earth
#914 of 2,654 all-time
The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck
7 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2013–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
but it's a memorable adventure story firmly grounded in the plausible, and it dramatizes some important lessons about the dangers that can afflict families and middle age.
I strongly recommend _The Good Earth_ which is one of the best books I have ever read.
Where it comes up
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- The Best Books I Read in 2013 2013 · 1 recommendation