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Title: Colors of the Mountain
Review: Although I didn't know so much about the Cultural Revolution, I found this book to be riveting. It was one of those rare moments when I savor each chapter slowly instead of rip through a book. Da Chen writes beautifully, and captivates me with his eye for detail. Comparisons to Angela's Ashes are inevitable, but really now, these are two wholly different cultures, two entirely different settings, and two sets of experiences. Chen's memoirs transported me effectively into the Cultural Revolution and its profound effects. The book is but a sliver that gives its reader a little deeper insight into a horrible period of time....
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