Title: Based on previous reviews, I wanted to like this book. BUT.
Product review: The subject matter is clearly fascinating . . . an insider's description of the turbulent history of China over the past 150 years . . . And yet ultimately the book disappoints. The writing is stilted and often turgid . . .where was the editor? The high drama of China reads like an old-fashioned text book, and reminds me why I used to "hate history" in school. A good editor or secondary writer could have made this a blockbuster. I'm sorry. It didn't work for me.
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