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I liked this very much. The story moved very quickly and never seemed weighed down by overly descriptive passages or long, tedious monologues. The language is very vivid, which is both a blessing and a curse. (The footbinding scenes made me squirm). Some may scoff at the theme of trying to find love and have a sense of self while filling our role in society, but the book is truly fantastic. While twenty-first century America appears to have little in common with nineteenth-century China, I had n
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This is the story of an unforgettable friendship between two women from different backgrounds living in rural China. And yet it's so much more than that...it's a fascinating depiction of a rich and complex culture; a chronicle of the everyday struggles of Chinese women in the 19th century; an exploration of love, friendship, envy, and pride.
Lisa See is a master storyteller. Her writing was beautiful and vivid. This is one book you will not soon forget. ...more
Lisa See is a master storyteller. Her writing was beautiful and vivid. This is one book you will not soon forget. ...more
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An engaging book and a quick read. Very enjoyable.
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