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bookworm_sisterhood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kellia's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful book by Lisa See. I loved every minute of this book and I loved that we got so much historical info at the end as well.
manareads_124's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Medical content, and Medical trauma
og_crim's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A beautiful historical fiction about the importance on relationship between women. It's sad to say a lot of the overarching discussion about women's place in society or involvement in certain space are still on going today. I saw my message in the main protagonists and I feel a lot of women would too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Death of parent
xrayetedreads's review against another edition
5.0
This was amazing. Yunxian’s story was incredibly gripping. The experiences she went through trying to learn and practice what she loved whilst also trying to live up to her duty as a wife though difficult at times, was remarkable. Her connections to the people around and her ability to persevere through the hardships with her beloved friend Meiling was so heartfelt. This whole book was like a movie in my head and I felt so connected to the characters. If you love women empowerment and need to remember what it means to be a woman, read this
maddyaustin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
hgrif1's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
allisonwmaxwell's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75