DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD stands as another affirmation of Janie Chang's incredible talent as a writer and a story-teller. A love story spun from the fantasia of magical realism, DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD seamlessly combines two complex genres (magical realism and historical fiction) into a celebration of China, of family, and of life/5(). “Dragon Springs Road is simply one of the best novels I have read in a long time. With her lyrical, heartfelt portrait of a vanished world, and her creation of a heroine whose struggles and victories tore at my heart, Janie Chang has created an enchanting and unforgettable book. I recommend it unreservedly.”. Dragon Springs Road by Janie Chang, is, simply put, a beautiful novel. The novel deals with identity, otherness, race and struggle. With a hint of the magical. It combines the real with the ethereal and it was a truly enjoyable experience. Read our full review here.4/5.
Lyrical and magical Chang's lovingly crafted novel will resonate with readers long after the story is done. RT Book Reviews. Dragon Springs Road is simply one of the best novels I have read in a long time. With her lyrical, heartfelt portrait of a vanished world Janie Chang has created an enchanting and unforgettable book. J anie Chang draws upon family history for her novels, which incorporate stories about life in China before WW2 and ancestors who encountered dragons, ghosts, and immortals. Born in Taiwan, Janie has lived in the Philippines, Iran, Thailand, and New Zealand. by Janie Chang. 1. What was the longest time you were ever left alone as a child? 2. One of the central themes in DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD is that of identity and belonging. Which story elements echo this theme? 3. DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD is set during a time of great social and political upheaval. Discuss how grandmother Yang's reactions to change.
by Janie Chang. 1. What was the longest time you were ever left alone as a child? 2. One of the central themes in DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD is that of identity and belonging. Which story elements echo this theme? 3. DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD is set during a time of great social and political upheaval. Discuss how grandmother Yang’s reactions to change. “Dragon Springs Road is simply one of the best novels I have read in a long time. With her lyrical, heartfelt portrait of a vanished world, and her creation of a heroine whose struggles and victories tore at my heart, Janie Chang has created an enchanting and unforgettable book. I recommend it unreservedly.”. Dragon Springs Road is in Shanghai, and the story takes place during the first two decades of the 20th century, through both the World War I years and the contentious early years of the Republic of China, as factions and warlords fought for power and against the rising tide of communism within, and Japanese imperial ambitions without.
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