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stripehouse's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book if you’re interested in how foot binding was achieved and it really just tells a story about just how little the Chinese cared for women for centuries. I had a couple of moments where I had to avert my eyes and pause before reading on it was that brutal. Anyway, enjoy!
sjrj20's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a very interesting read. I couldn't put it down very easily, but had to because it's not a quick read. I felt a learned a lot about the role of women not only in ancient China but today as well. I'm glad that we don't do a lot of what they did back then. However, I feel that we need to work together more, support and accept each other as we are.
elissalynn's review against another edition
4.0
This was an absolutely beautiful book. I couldn’t put it down. It was heartwarming and tragic and informative. The narrator’s friendship with Snow Flower was fascinating and I enjoyed learning about the historical context of the period.
emicree's review against another edition
5.0
Very well written and engaging. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan introduced me to a culture I was not familiar with in a way that will stick with me forever.
sarahetc's review against another edition
5.0
Breathtaking. I don't even want to write words about it. I just want to hold them in my heart, where they can be together forever.
cristina77's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
wee_eck_m's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jackiemm's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emmaosinski's review against another edition
Good writing, good story just not for me