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I know this is hailed as a fantastic book, but I struggled with it. However, I will say much of what I struggled with was the restrictive culture and customs of 19th Century China, specifically in regard to women, and the fact that this was so well represented likely means the book was very well written. With all that in mind, I didn't look forward to this book, I didn't particularly like many of the character and I had great difficulty putting myself in their places. I probably wouldn't have la
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan 4 stars
Definitely not chick lit despite having the tag. Snow Flower is well researched historical fiction. I found myself alternately appalled by the suffering of these women and impressed with their endurance. They seemed simultaneously completely foreign and totally familiar to women I know. How does a custom like foot binding become such a deeply engrained part of a culture? I wonder if it is even possible for someone from our culture in this century to truly co ...more
Definitely not chick lit despite having the tag. Snow Flower is well researched historical fiction. I found myself alternately appalled by the suffering of these women and impressed with their endurance. They seemed simultaneously completely foreign and totally familiar to women I know. How does a custom like foot binding become such a deeply engrained part of a culture? I wonder if it is even possible for someone from our culture in this century to truly co ...more
Beautifully written, it pulls you in from the very beginning. It's one of those rare books that makes you want to know more about the time period it was written in when you are through with the book.
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i really liked this book. great story of friendship between women and what can happen when a little misunderstanding turns into a lifetime of regret.
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