Reviews for Sleep

The average rating for Sleep based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-05-29 00:00:00 Eric Hernandez This book was published in 1961, and the author must have relied on information he had from Chinese propaganda. He claims, that due to the government diligence no Chinese people were starving during drought in 1950s, and that all citizens are happy with the system. Obviously the author hadn't been to China. This said, I am impressed with insights I have gained into the Chinese way of thinking. Traditionally, the other nations are believed to be "barbarians," and being Chinese citizen makes one civilized. Any religion might be considered superstition, and government is against spreading it. The land, which once belonged to China, is considered its property for ever. This explains current situation in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was also a very interesting overview of country's recent history.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-07-06 00:00:00 Alyssa Wells A great insight into the first years of Communist China. I very fair and balanced perspective into Chinese affairs and its interaction with the West and other regional powers.