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

challenging emotional medium-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

5.0

A beautiful exploration of a life-long friendship between two women, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan follows Lily and her life-long friend Snow Flower from their childhood through their adulthood. It is written as a memoir by Lily after she has lived a long life and is reflecting on, and regretting, aspects of her life and relationship with Snow Flower. Meditative and emotional, it is an exploration of a deep relationship between two women as they navigate their lives and their culture across many decades.
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