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The Lily Theater
by
Lulu Wang (Goodreads Author)
The Lily Theater is a strikingly original debut novel-an international literary sensation-based on the author's experience growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution.
When twelve-year-old Lian Shui accompanies her mother to reeducation camp, no one imagines that Lian will receive an education. But detained along with her mother are some of China's greatest thinkers...more
When twelve-year-old Lian Shui accompanies her mother to reeducation camp, no one imagines that Lian will receive an education. But detained along with her mother are some of China's greatest thinkers...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
November 6th 2001
by Anchor
(first published January 1st 1997)
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Quite enjoyed this novel.Historically it was interesting with its portrayal of the time of the cultural revolution and the subversion of intellectual freedom in Maoist China. Was similar in some ways to the Chinese Cinderella..a story which portrayed the resilience of the human spirit and determination of young girl to overcome extraordinary circumstances. This story was remarakbale because of Luan's extraordinary friendship & her ongoing willingness to stand up for her friend Kimagainst the...more
Een boek dat voor mij eigenlijk twee kanten heeft. Aan de ene kant geeft het een interessante en ontluisterende blik in het China rondom de Culturele Revolutie. Ik had hier tevoren geen idee van en was op momenten aardig geschokt, en in dat opzicht heb ik een hoop van dit boek geleerd. Aan de andere kant vind ik Het Lelietheater in literair opzicht maar weinig waard. Een ergernis vormde voor mij bijvoorbeeld de vrij ongeloofwaardige wending die het verhaal naar het einde toe maakt, wat jammer is...more
this was a good book. though, not as good as falling leaves by adeline yen mah, this was a good book because it held less historical information, and was based partly on the author’s life, though not completely. i liked the fact that it wasnt text book like, and was told by a child. i was intrigued by the emphasis on class struggle and it made the war of communism a backdrop. the ending is very unexpected, develops quickly, and is similar to that of the popular japanese film battle royaledon’t w...more
Mar 09, 2013
Robin & Fo
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Rating: 4/5 stars
So, this book was one of my choices for school, where we had to read 10 Dutch literature books this year.
And if it weren’t for that literature list, I would’ve probably never read this book.
I’m so glad I did.
This book was one of my favourite Dutch-literature books. I really learned a lot about China during the Mao-regime, whilst reading a story about courage, growing up and friendship. So I strongly recommend this book.
The book is stretched into four parts.
Warning: This will con...more
So, this book was one of my choices for school, where we had to read 10 Dutch literature books this year.
And if it weren’t for that literature list, I would’ve probably never read this book.
I’m so glad I did.
This book was one of my favourite Dutch-literature books. I really learned a lot about China during the Mao-regime, whilst reading a story about courage, growing up and friendship. So I strongly recommend this book.
The book is stretched into four parts.
Warning: This will con...more
In het begin een boeiend boek. Schokkend hoe het Chinese regime elke originele gedachte de kop in drukt. Vooral interessant om te lezen hoe een jong meisje daarmee omgaat. Lian heeft duidelijk andere ideeën, en omdat ze die niet kwijt kan, begint ze te speechen tegen de kikkers in de vijver, haar 'lelietheater'.
De vriendschap tussen Lian en Kim, een meisje uit de laagste kaste is mooi en sterk, maar raakt onvermijdelijk in de problemen. De transformatie die Kim in de loop van het boek doormaakt...more
De vriendschap tussen Lian en Kim, een meisje uit de laagste kaste is mooi en sterk, maar raakt onvermijdelijk in de problemen. De transformatie die Kim in de loop van het boek doormaakt...more
Dit boek is heel vlot geschreven, uit de ogen v/e kind, opgroeiend in het tijdperk v/d Rode Gardisten in China... niet evident. Ik heb er erg van genoten. En het geeft goed weer in wat voor moeilijke tijd de Chinezen moesten leven (big brother is watching you)... brains waren ongehoord! Ik vraag me af hoe ze de situatie nu in deze tijden ervaren...
This book highlights one of the hazards of shopping at used-books bazaars; you never find a book you're looking for and instead have to settle with purchasing unfamiliar titles, only because it's way too tempting to walk away from novels selling at half price. I bought four recently, this being one.
The Lily Theatre deals with growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China and the hardships faced by the narrator and her family. From the very beginning I didn't like the narration style and un...more
The Lily Theatre deals with growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China and the hardships faced by the narrator and her family. From the very beginning I didn't like the narration style and un...more
Fascinerend en beklemmend verhaal over Chinees meisje dat gebukt gaat onder het juk van Mao.Ongekend wreed en veelal absurd. Mooie Chinese beeldspraak.De auteur is Chinese en heeft het in het Nederlands geschreven. Ze deed daar 7 jaar over.
The heroine suffers under the unpredictable hardships of China's Cultural Revolution. The book focuses on a surprisingly rigid & persistent caste system even under a regime devoted to destroying it or turning it upside down.
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I have enjoyed reading this book. The strange and (in my opinion) unlogical twist in the plot towards the end was somewhat at odds with the rest of the interesting and compelling story. Despite the disappointing plot change, still 4 stars due to the interesting setting and context (China in the 1970's) presented in a clear, absorbing literary style, with empathically prestented main characters.
Het Lelietheater: vriendschap tussen 2 meisjes van verschillende klassen tijdens de Chinese Culturele Revolutie. Het einde is wel enorm ongeloofwaardig.
I had to read this book for school. It was different than any other book I've read so far. When I was reading it, I thought it was a bit ... boring. Don't get me wrong, this book was okay but it didn't have the tension I'm used to with Fantasy books. First I rated it two stars .... but thinking about it, I've given it three stars now.
It's beautiful written, and a horrible story: the things that happened then ... I just can't imagine those!
This is a good novel about the Chinese Revolution. I've l...more
It's beautiful written, and a horrible story: the things that happened then ... I just can't imagine those!
This is a good novel about the Chinese Revolution. I've l...more
This was interesting for its look at the life of a young girl growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath.
If you're not bothered by the sometimes childish way of writing (half of the book is told through the eye of a child), it's a jewel.
Gekregen en gelezen toen ik nog te jong was voor dit boek. Ik hoop ze binnenkort opnieuw te kunnen lezen.
Lulu wang op haar best. Lees je maar 1 boek van haar, lees dan dit.
Jan 03, 2010
BoekenTrol
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommended to BoekenTrol by:
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The comments on the back side of a book I always read with a certain suspicion. I was interested in this book, but wasn't sure I should buy it. Therefore I lent it from the library first.
I was sold immediately from the first pageI read. The colourful style of writing made me feel as if I was there when it all happened, she took me with her on her journey and I was sad when the book came to an end. I hadn't expected that, because I had no experience with Chinese authours and their way of writing...more
I was sold immediately from the first pageI read. The colourful style of writing made me feel as if I was there when it all happened, she took me with her on her journey and I was sad when the book came to an end. I hadn't expected that, because I had no experience with Chinese authours and their way of writing...more
simple but strong story about true friendship and determination.
Van deze boek genoten op mijn laatste vakantie. Ze heeft een heel typische schrijfstijl. Nu bezig in het vervolg erop.
Feb 12, 2008
Sarah Newman
is currently reading it
A Chinese immigrant to Holland wrote this in Dutch and it was translated to English. Not sure I'll get thru this one but I'll give it a try.
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Chines authoress living in the Netherlands.
When she was 18 she started to study the English language. In 1985, when she was 25 she moved to the Netherlands.
Her debut in 1997 was the novel "The lily theater"She currently lives in The Hague.
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When she was 18 she started to study the English language. In 1985, when she was 25 she moved to the Netherlands.
Her debut in 1997 was the novel "The lily theater"She currently lives in The Hague.
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