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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel
written by Lisa See
Studio : Random House Trade Paperbacks
by Random House Trade Paperbacks
Release Date : 2006-02-21
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Released : 2006-02-21
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780812968064
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 588 reviews)
List Price : $14.00
Our Price : $4.75
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In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, “old same,” in an emotional match that will last a lifetime. The laotong, Snow Flower, introduces herself by sending Lily a silk fan on which she’s painted a poem in nu shu, a unique language that Chinese women created in order to communicate in secret, away from the influence of men. As the years pass, Lily and Snow Flower send messages on fans, compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together, they endure the agony of foot-binding, and reflect upon their arranged marriages, shared loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their deep friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart. |
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A richly woven story |
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I could not put this book down! The story draws you in from the start. Watching Lily grow from a little girl who undergoes the barbaric foot binding process all the way to an old woman with all her memories is fascinating. She is completely human, doing good things and bad things. That is what makes this book so good, you cannot put her soul/psyche in a box or label her. Lisa See is a very gifted writer and I look forward to reading her other books now that I have found her. |
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I'ms so glad I found Lisa See! |
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It's not every book you come across that so completely sucks you into a world you knew nothing about. Historical, culture novels aren't really my genre, but I'm glad that I read this one. I'm not sure how accurate the historical details are, but then again, it is a work of fiction. It entertained me, and at the end it made me think - what more could you ask for? I can't wait to discuss it at my next book group meeting! |
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It is as beautifull as it can be sad, sometimes even funny. |
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I have some facination for diferent cultures and lately I have beeing facinated with oriental culture and traditions. Lisa See has opened my eyes to study farther the Chinesse culture. Americans love beauty and fiction, its easier to read than history. This has help me to understand the beauty of woman sufering and how, even in a culture so diferent friendship can be everything for two woman. They live there lives as all of us, but there friendship is the center of there real love and there only escape from reality. Its amazing. I have read the Peony Pavelion. I was more facinated by Japanesse culture.... but now.. I am all about learning about chinnesse culture... |
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Mesmerizing Tale of Friendship and Tradition |
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I borrowed this novel from the library with very low expectations. I doubted that I would enjoy it, because I did not think that I would find it intriguing to read about the Chinese experience for women. Was I ever wrong!!!!!!!! As a high school English teacher, I must admit that this is perhaps one of the best novels I have ever read. It is a beautiful and sometimes shocking story that I read in less than one day. I was mesmerized by the experiences of Lily and Snow Flower, I was shocked by the numerous & unexpected turn of events, and I cried at the end. Everyone should read this compelling and beautiful novel. FANTASTIC!!! |
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A beautiful tale of love and friendship |
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and thought it was a beautiful tale that was well written. I'd recommend this book to most women - guys might be a little flustered with it. |
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