It's full of references to cultural traditions & beliefs that are totally foreign to me: everyday citizens highly suspicious of authority; continual awareness o

It's full of references to cultural traditions & beliefs that are totally foreign to me: everyday citizens highly suspicious of authority; continual awareness of the political climate and party concerns; the effects of cultural revolution; characters that are far less individualistic than I'm used to. The list goes on. Plus it's just a well written book to boot.