53 pages 1 hour read

Anchee Min

Red Azalea

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1994

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Reviews & Readership

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Red Azalea by Anchee Min is widely praised for its poignant, vivid portrayal of life during China's Cultural Revolution, showcasing Min's lyrical prose and emotional depth. Readers appreciate its compelling personal narrative, although some feel the pacing is slow and the transitions abrupt. Overall, it is a remarkable and evocative memoir.

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Who Should Read Red Azalea?

Readers who appreciate Red Azalea by Anchee Min are often drawn to deeply personal memoirs set against politically charged backdrops. Fans of Wild Swans by Jung Chang or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi will find Min's exploration of life during China's Cultural Revolution compelling and insightful.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Asian Literature
Topics
History: World
History: Asian
Genre
Chinese Literature
Biography
Asian Literature
Themes
Society: Politics & Government
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Identity: Sexuality