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Music of the Cultural Revolution

December 1, 2016 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

Madeleine Thien has written an absorbing epic novel about aspiring young musicians in China during the brutal, repressive reign of Chairman Mao. It's one of those stories that takes hold and becomes unforgettable. Here's more of what it's about.

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