Review of Journey To The Heartland

Post by **Surabhi Rani** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:14

'Official Review: Journey To The Heartland' by Xiaolong Huang has an enriching introduction. Readers follow a Chinese tech genius Hanwei's gay journey. But there is more to his life than his sexuality. The book sheds light on racial and sexual discrimination and shows the reader the inner workings of a typical Chinese family. Thus, this is a story of Hanwei's self-discovery!

Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo · Post by **Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:18

A lot of changes came in with this generation popularly known as the GenZ. Being gay is now being celebrated as pointed out by Xiaolong Huang in "Journey To The Heartland" although many societies still find it odd and against the norm. Congratulations on being BOTD. Nice review.

kashala · Post by **kashala** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:22

Thanks for the great review. unfortunately this is not a book for my genre.

Love Ukaegbu · Post by **Love Ukaegbu** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:29

I like the book's plot, and the review mentions that it concerns the LGBT community. I look forward to learning more about Hanwei's life and challenges. Congratulations on the book.

Cassandra Clare · Post by **T Lynn Caruso** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:55

After reading both the sample and the review I am interested in finishing the book and finding out more about Hanwies journey through life, how he and hos mother get away from his abusive father.

Olebu Rejoice · Post by **Olebu Rejoice** » 13 Feb 2025, 19:58

"Journey To The Heartland" by Xiaolong Huang entails Hanwei, a Chinese tech genius, navigating his sexuality in a more accepting world. Despite a difficult childhood marked by his father's abusive behavior and same-sex attractions, Hanwei's story is more than just his sexuality.

Jessica Proffitt · Post by **Jessica Proffitt** » 13 Feb 2025, 20:24

I enjoyed the development of the characters very much. You really got a sense of who they are and how they impact the main characters life. Excellent descriptions all around. For me however, this book isn't for me. While I'm not hateful towards others or how they live their lives, being gay doesn't align with my own personal beliefs.

Rady Espinoza · Post by **Rady Espinoza** » 13 Feb 2025, 20:44

This book which the hero is Hanwei, his grandmother could be a proficient chef in China during the 1980s, tells almost the travel of a chinese gay man and his real life envelops different viewpoints of Asían culture and uncovers the challenges that Hanwei had overcome. The book appears that regardless of sex introduction, a person's life isn't decided by it, and they still have families and objectives.

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 13 Feb 2025, 20:59

This book tells us from a very mature point of view the life journey of Hanwei, who since childhood lived some adversities due to his family situation. He is a homosexual man raised in a strong and strict cultural environment. As the reading progresses we will see the discovery of his tastes and how he accepted and faced them to be a better version of himself.

Post by **Uggie Bear** » 13 Feb 2025, 21:43

Quite an interesting review, I however would like to know if the book was written based on pure fiction or is it based on a true story of the Hanwei character?

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 13 Feb 2025, 22:04

This story goes to show how childhood trauma can influence one's life. It also portrays the resilience of people regardless of challenging cultural norms. It is inspiring and many people who are prejudiced can gain inspiration from the story.

Harshitha G B · Post by **Harshitha G B** » 13 Feb 2025, 22:30

Journey To The Heartland" by Xiaolong Huang is the journey of exploration by protagonist, who felt thing's were taboo yet there is necessity of having that in life, crossing the boundaries for betterment of his lifestyle.

Creole · Post by **Creole** » 13 Feb 2025, 22:39

Racial and sexual discrimination has always been and will continue to be taboo topics. The author is undoubtedly brave to share his experience. Thanks for the informative review.

Vince Flynn · Post by **Harmen Aerts** » 13 Feb 2025, 22:43

This is a well written review, although the review explains the positive aspects of the book I will probablyvbe passing on this book. So many books to read out there, and myself as a straight white guy doesn't really have any interest or curiosity into lgbtq.

Glory Jemima · Post by **Glory Jemima** » 13 Feb 2025, 22:55

Excellent review! I am currently reading this book and I absolutely love it so far. You have put all my thoughts so far into words, lol. I haven't met Jay's character yet, I'm eager to do so.
Keep up the good work!