A review by brynn_books
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

This is a really cute book about young girls in eighteenth century China. I had to read this book for school and thought I was going to hate it like I hate all the books I read for school but I really enjoyed this book. 

This is a coming of age story about girls who try to grow up in China, going through all the customs and traditions necessary while also maintaining a source of friendship. This is a great story about friendship and sisters that will leave you crying. 

I was not expecting this book to be so sad and leave a major impact on my life but it did. 

The story tended to drag in a few places so often I was bored and just wanted something to happen but luckily the story picked up again. 

I have to say Snowflower did annoy me at times. When they were being attacked and had to live out in the mountains, all Snowflower wanted to do was bed business with her husband. Even after he beat her. I kind of agreed with Lily when she was making her letter of vituperation. But towards the end once she died, I grew to love Snowflower and I was crying at that point. It was so sad and it broke my heart.


All in all I would give this book a 4/5 stars. It was a really good book and I would recommend it to any girl who is coming of age and would like to learn more traditions and customs of China.
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