Mulberry And Peach: Two Women Of China (1997) - Plot & Excerpts
3.5 stars, An Enlightening Read Mulberry and Peach was certainly an enlightening book. It's extremely far from all other books I read (and I really wouldn't have read it if it hadn't been assigned) but I did read it and I ended up liking it.Nieh's writing style is one of the most unique I have ever encountered. The patchwork-style writing, the different mediums (diary, letter, notes, newspaper clippings) were refreshing. In many other books, I wouldn't have liked this, and I tend not to. But for Mulberry and Peach, the style simply worked. Even through the English translation, many themes shone through (though unfortunately there was unavoidably some lost as well). I learned so, so much about the historical context of Asia, a region I do not usually read a lot about. The afterword was also very interesting, and helped me realize how many of the symbols and themes carried over to Chinese history.The best part about this novel is that it was so raw. There were no unnecessary embellishments, fancy turns of phrase. It rang with a clarity and simplicity, yet also had very potent messages.(This feels like a school write-up. But I'd encourage you to read it, if you have time to spare. It isn't long, and truly a very interesting read that will stay with you for very long.)
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