--- product_id: 112441581 title: "Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2)" price: "£1.44" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/112441581-sons-the-good-earth-trilogy-book-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2) **Price:** £1.44 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2) - **How much does it cost?** £1.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/112441581-sons-the-good-earth-trilogy-book-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2) - Kindle edition by Buck, Pearl S.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2). Review: classic writing about the classical Chinese way of life - For many years, I had lived on Taiwan, before it's vast modernization processes became the order of the day. At that time, one could still visit traditional communities; study the people and their ways up close; share stories, questions and answers with the locals; and learn about the coming of age in the China, in today's world. Hence, my Taiwanese experiences whetted my imagination to know more about the philosophy, social structures and way of life of the classical Chinese. So, in the process of reading many, classical Chinese tomes and tales, I read Pearl Buck's THE GOOD EARTH. At the time, I did not know that this book was the first novel of a trilogy. I am happy to have recently rediscovered this fictional threesome. In SONS, Ms. Buck continues her vast knowledge and love of China, in a skillfully and authentically rendered series of events and characters, aimed at Western readers' understanding. As well, the literary language of SONS, which can appear old-fashioned and stilted by modern standards, does authentically mirror the language style of the era of the entire trilogy's setting and timeframe. To read Pearl Buck's tales of Chinese society and cultural evolution is to travel through time, in a Chinese village and, particularly, many generations of a family that also struggles with the the evolution of it's empire. One could not do better than to read Ms. Buck's GOOD EARTH fictional trilogy, in order to understand the basis for which modern China is now beginning to guide the direction of world events, politics and business. If you wish to understand modern China or just its history and people, than a very good Chinese, philosophical primer is this classic trilogy by Pearl Buck. Review: 2 down, 1 to go - Two down, one to go! The Good Earth was amazing, so I looked forward to the 2nd in the trilogy, "Sons". It does pick up right where "The Good Earth" left off. The sons are standing by waiting for Wang Lung to pass away so they can sell his land and divide his estate, ASAP! Well, it doesn't quite work that way. Son # 1 is the landowner who is content to collect the rent and the crop commission from his tenants. However, as he becomes older and fatter and more lazy, this becomes a cumbersome job. Son # 2 has been educated and he is good with figures and keeps track of land parcels, storage of crops harvested, and investments. He lives well but not extravagantly. The two sons get along, but the wives do not. Son #3 has become a leader of a group of soldiers that soon numbers in the thousands, and is a leader in a number of provinces in northern China, quite powerful, but honest and a champion of the poor and down trodden. He eventually marries solely for the purpose of having a son who can take over his small empire. Buck provides so much insight into Chinese lives and culture. Plus it is interesting to note that wealth can change families in China as well as in the USA. She writes very well, it is a pleasure to read. As I approached the end of the book I could see the developing of character to continue in book # 3, "The House Divided". A clue: Son # 3 realizes his son does not want to take over his military empire, but has a desire to learn about the land and the raising of crops, just like his grandfather in the original book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008F4NSTS | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #146,477 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #41 in Historical Chinese Fiction #518 in Classic Literary Fiction #1,093 in Historical Literary Fiction | | Book 2 of 3 | The Good Earth Trilogy | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,757) | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 17.1 MB | | ISBN-13 | 978-1453267394 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 282 pages | | Publication date | August 21, 2012 | | Publisher | Open Road Media | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Enabled | | X-Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![Sons (The Good Earth Trilogy Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SC8pZasWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ classic writing about the classical Chinese way of life *by S***N on May 4, 2013* For many years, I had lived on Taiwan, before it's vast modernization processes became the order of the day. At that time, one could still visit traditional communities; study the people and their ways up close; share stories, questions and answers with the locals; and learn about the coming of age in the China, in today's world. Hence, my Taiwanese experiences whetted my imagination to know more about the philosophy, social structures and way of life of the classical Chinese. So, in the process of reading many, classical Chinese tomes and tales, I read Pearl Buck's THE GOOD EARTH. At the time, I did not know that this book was the first novel of a trilogy. I am happy to have recently rediscovered this fictional threesome. In SONS, Ms. Buck continues her vast knowledge and love of China, in a skillfully and authentically rendered series of events and characters, aimed at Western readers' understanding. As well, the literary language of SONS, which can appear old-fashioned and stilted by modern standards, does authentically mirror the language style of the era of the entire trilogy's setting and timeframe. To read Pearl Buck's tales of Chinese society and cultural evolution is to travel through time, in a Chinese village and, particularly, many generations of a family that also struggles with the the evolution of it's empire. One could not do better than to read Ms. Buck's GOOD EARTH fictional trilogy, in order to understand the basis for which modern China is now beginning to guide the direction of world events, politics and business. If you wish to understand modern China or just its history and people, than a very good Chinese, philosophical primer is this classic trilogy by Pearl Buck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 down, 1 to go *by D***M on June 1, 2015* Two down, one to go! The Good Earth was amazing, so I looked forward to the 2nd in the trilogy, "Sons". It does pick up right where "The Good Earth" left off. The sons are standing by waiting for Wang Lung to pass away so they can sell his land and divide his estate, ASAP! Well, it doesn't quite work that way. Son # 1 is the landowner who is content to collect the rent and the crop commission from his tenants. However, as he becomes older and fatter and more lazy, this becomes a cumbersome job. Son # 2 has been educated and he is good with figures and keeps track of land parcels, storage of crops harvested, and investments. He lives well but not extravagantly. The two sons get along, but the wives do not. Son #3 has become a leader of a group of soldiers that soon numbers in the thousands, and is a leader in a number of provinces in northern China, quite powerful, but honest and a champion of the poor and down trodden. He eventually marries solely for the purpose of having a son who can take over his small empire. Buck provides so much insight into Chinese lives and culture. Plus it is interesting to note that wealth can change families in China as well as in the USA. She writes very well, it is a pleasure to read. As I approached the end of the book I could see the developing of character to continue in book # 3, "The House Divided". A clue: Son # 3 realizes his son does not want to take over his military empire, but has a desire to learn about the land and the raising of crops, just like his grandfather in the original book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could not put it down *by N***R on May 23, 2013* I had never read The Good Earth, nor did I know it was a trilogy [Sons is the second book]. I have not been able to stop ready Mrs. Buck's books - I was also surprised at how many she has written. They are beautifully written and gives the reader a picture of what China was like and how the Revolution effect life their. The story of this family is captivating. I have now read at least 8 of her books. If you like a book that is beautifully written and captures your attention from the beginning, anything by Pearl S. Buck will do it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/112441581-sons-the-good-earth-trilogy-book-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/112441581-sons-the-good-earth-trilogy-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*