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The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby

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mckayladd's review

4.0

Very good, historical fiction. The culture and history of these women who dive for food in the coral reef is fascinating. It is set on an island in Korea that is occupied by Japan. Many of the plot points around this and the later American occupation are devastatingly sad. I did appreciate the ending and the way the underlying story was wrapped up on a hopeful and forgiving note. Great book club read.

jyaremchuk's review

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emotional informative medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

afreebird's review

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3.0

3.5 stars A bit of a slower read, but I was captivated by the mystery of the island and the main characters throughout the book. Crosby does a good job of engaging the reader with her descriptions of the changing landscape and wildlife throughout the years, and the development of her characters.

smalltownbookmom's review

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3.0

Kind of disappointing. With such a beautiful cover I had high expectations for this dual timeline historical mystery. I'm usually all about these types of books but I honestly found the story dragged. Parts were interesting but they couldn't make up for the overall slow-paced uninteresting plot. Just okay on audio, this might have been one that was better consumed in print. Recommended for fans of books like The scent keeper.