I've seen it recommended a few times, and I generally intend to read it no matter what (unless there is some massively concerning thing about it or the author), but given its "Maoist" stance (not necessarily the most accurate word but whatever) I find it surprising how often I've seen it recommended in generally pro-china places without rebuttel (as compared to, say, J. Sakai's settlers and Grovurr Furr's work).