This novel gave a great impression of life in China during the war. You can truly feel what it is like to be a poor, Chinese farmer. This book must be read to truly understand the how thin the line is between fiction and non-fiction.
/John Potter, United States

A fantastic read that communes in the story-telling form. The characters are so alive that I saw them as people around me. The seams that unite the story can only come from a great writer like Pearl S. Buck.It is a writing so raw, so natural, so Pearl.
/Akinniyi Akeem, Nigeria

It has extremely vivid details and tells a story that includes things that most people would never even begin to think of. I love Buck's epic descriptions of the triumphs and sufferings of a peasant and his family in a China that is on the verge of revolution. It is simply amazing to read, it pulls one into its very world so that all else disappears. It is fascinating, my all time favorite book.
/Ellie, United States

'The Good Earth' provides the reader with a better and greater understanding of the Chinese society, their suffering of poverty and famine, and imperialism. This novel is also very exciting, capturing the reader's attention and mind for a fun and informing period of time. I believe that Pearl Buck truly deserves this great award for her beautifully written books and the superb tale, 'The Good Earth'.
/Mouad Ibno Bachir, Morocco

The language fits well and formly with the story. The story itself is beautiful, Buck truly reflects what it is within a woman who is not considered beautiful's heart and mind. There are many women like this, unrepresented, unheard in the ethos of literature, and Buck, if only others have read her more, give them voice.
/Liyana Tassim, Brunei

I can find anything in it. It is always on my mind. A very touching story about a poor Chinese land slave who became a great farmer. I read it when I was 18 years old. I still love this book and now I am 68.
/Cilia, Netherlands

It is so wonderfully written and I liked all of Pearl Buck’s books.
/Jacqueline, Sweden

It was quite intriguing. At first, it seemed uninteresting, but by the end of the first chapter I was hooked, especially because I am interested in the history and culture of China. Pearl S. Buck writes with a unique voice, almost fragile yet at the same time exuding confidence and calm over her subject matters. She develops her characters well through dialogue and actions, and writes in a manner reserved for authors of the highest class.
/Ylanne Sorrows, United States

For its captivating story and manner of presenting it.
/RPS Rathore, India

The book examplified the simplicity of life in the most easily understood language. Pearl S. Buck still managed to convey the message of life in early 20th century China in the most extraordinary fashion, regardless of the simplicity of the language she used. This has aided in many understanding the content of the book regardless of their age, young or old. The book also showed the important role of men as sole breadwinners and women holding the key post of home-makers in the household, a stereotype that has persisted throughout the ages even in the 21st century world. This book is truly a great read and I certainly would recommend it to every bookworm I know!
/K. Deepan, Singapore

She brought the reader right into the life of the Chinese farmer, Wang Lung and his family during some perilous times. Plus she wrote simply and made the story easy to understand. It is a book I like to read over and over.
/Evelyn Heinz, United States

My favourite person is the little fool girl who was only loved by her parents. I loved to read about how O-Lan and Wang Lung created their fortune on the fields and this good field and earth made them rich. This book shows us how to be honest and constant and solid during the difficulties of history. However, it shows deep sins of human life. It is a fantastic book.
/Kata, Hungary

I learned from it the real sacrifice!
/Essam Asali, Israel

I like this book because it is a fascinating tale of China, beautiful and yet very sad. This was the first book to ever make me cry.
/Emma, Spain

Because it made me feel that it never can be written better!
/Kripa, India

'The Good Earth' remains a poignant and honest depiction of life for the Chinese commoner on the brink of vast events beyond his control. The characters resonate within the readers as they discover commonalities they scarce thought possible. Buck truly created a novel that speaks to every individual.
/Chelsea Mann, United States

It's very realistic!!!
/Charisse, Philippines

It talks about the past and present situation of the agricultural sector in many asian countries. It also gives a very realistic account of a peasant's life in China long time ago with the discrimination of the south and north, the anti-feminism and submission of women.
/Jodea Pearl Martin, Philippines

It's a very nice novel from this writer.She wrote this novel in 1931 in China where she studied English literaturein Shangahi Universty and she studied the goodly ways of the Chinese people and their principles. She said that she was American by birth and Chinese by heart. She talked about China in the time of povertyand how the farmers faced this hard time by hard work and honesty in theirlife.
/Moatazmohsen, Egypt

It has a multi-layered content and excellent themes.
/Aaron, United States

This book really depicts Chinese hardship, religion, and customs during the turn of the century. Not only is it educational, but it is quite entertaining following Wang Lung, the protagonist, through his experience with wealth, adultery, drugs, and travel.
/Anna DiLoreto, United States

It really portrays human life without specifying a special area or nationality.
/Jaw, Yemen

A marvellous book about a Chinese peasant, what he lives for and his ideals about lives.
/Hanh, United States