{"product_id":"9781400031863","title":"To Live","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of literary fiction set in mid-20th-century China. It follows a man’s dramatic life arc, from privilege to peasant labor, as he confronts war, upheaval, and the meaning of a life well lived. The intended reader is adults and readers of historical and literary fiction who appreciate intimate character studies and large historical forces. The emotional tone is grave, humane, and quietly hopeful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a tightly focused narrative, the book blends personal memory with sweeping historical detail. The prose is precise and restrained, creating cinematic scenes of village life, crowded cities, and the tremors of revolution. Readers move through decades with a steady rhythm, experiencing both devastating hardship and small, sustaining moments of grace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory-driven narrative that traces a life through war, famine, and political upheaval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarsh but hopeful themes of resilience, humility, and family ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical, vivid writing with clear imagery and memorable scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context of Civil War and Cultural Revolution conveyed through personal experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible for readers of literary fiction and historical fiction, with a enduring emotional resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of perseverance, the value of daily acts of care, and a broader empathy for people living through upheaval. The book invites reflection, fosters empathy, and leaves a lasting impression of life’s fragile beauty and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540611805401,"sku":"9781400031863","price":1283.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/6174X7dNkLL._SL1198.jpg?v=1776680318","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9781400031863","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}