1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows

by Al Weiwei

1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows features lovely words, beautiful writing, and apt descriptions that showcase the author's skill and sensitivity. However, despite these strengths, the book did not hold my attention as much as I had hoped. While the prose is beyond elegant, the pacing and narrative left me somewhat disengaged. I found the language so captivating that I’d like to give this another try someday.