Guo Qin is an educated woman from the 1960s who loves classical poetry, prose, and modern literature. The novel is told mostly through the accounts of those involved and retellings by people in the know. This epic novel is divided into three parts: My Grandparents, My Parents, and The First Half of My Life. Its intricate plot features a large cast, twists and turns in the details of everyday life, rich local customs, and a wealth of insight into the good and evil in human nature. Gripping and full of extraordinary experiences amid ordinary days.
