Reviews

The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes

shailydc's review

4.0

This is why I love historical fiction - learning about an important piece of history that I previously knew nothing about.

The two stories meshed well together and I was equally interested in both. This book made me want to go back to Seattle as soon as I possibly can.

juliacalkins's review

Poor writing, not my kind of book. Seattle

skynet666's review against another edition

4.0

Yes, the characters and a most of the story was predictable and some parts were even sappy, but the flashbacks were wonderful and I couldn't help but love listening to this story.

cristina_02's review

5.0

This was a tearful and evocative story. 100% recommend.

donnalynnjulia's review

challenging dark hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad

4.5

gardenreadermom's review

challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

acraftyescape's review

5.0

Wow. I just loved this book. I couldn't get enough of Mei Lien's strength as a granddaughter, daughter, wife and mother. As an immigrant, I found her struggles heart wrenching. I loved that she didn't give up and her love for her son and heritage made me weep. Great read!

felixmarauder's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed this story, although it has some decidedly heavy and dark parts. It was enlightening to learn a little about the mass Chinese deportation/murder in the PNW and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, a piece of history I knew nothing about. I enjoyed the dual timeliness format and while I cared more about Mei Lein's story, I enjoyed the interweaving with Inara's modern story and the slow discovery it created. Ultimately the ending is a bit predictable but that didn't diminish it for me. A very good, fast read.

maryc79's review

5.0

I loved this book. The author perfectly wove the historical and current day stories. I really like historical fiction so it was a wonderful look at Chinese history in America that I did not know about.

kculbreath's review

adventurous challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0