· Liu writes an epic fictional tale based on the true experiences of her grandparents, a white American woman and a Chinese revolutionary, set at the turn of the century, a time in U.S. history when it was illegal (in most states) for a white woman to marry a Chinese man. · This is the first book I have read by Aimee E. Liu. It was hard to put down. An American woman falls in love with a Chinese scholar studying in America. They marry in the only place in America that allows interracial marriage/5. Cloud Mountain by Aimee E. Liu is a wonderful book. Inspired by her own Grandparents story, this book is impossible to put down. It is romance of the first order, as well as vivid history, both Chinese and American during the turbulent times from the San Francisco earthquake to the Chinese Revolution.5/5(5).
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I also want to point out that in a prior review of "Cloud Mountain" by "Elizabeth" she states that the only place in where the name Jennifer existed was Cornwall. Well, the fact is Hope's real name WAS Jenny Trescott. In fact, I found that Aimee used family names for fictional charactors in several instances. Liu writes an epic fictional tale based on the true experiences of her grandparents, a white American woman and a Chinese revolutionary, set at the turn of the century, a time in U.S. history when it was illegal (in most states) for a white woman to marry a Chinese man. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Cloud Mountain by Aimee E. Liu (, Trade Paperback, Reprint) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!.
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