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In Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See takes us on a journey back to a captivating era of Chinese history and delves into one of the most mysterious of human relationships: female friendship.
In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, an “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 has written 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 the fan and compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together they endure the agony of footbinding and reflect upon their arranged marriages, their loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace in their friendship, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their relationship suddenly threatens to tear apart.
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A very good book. It is worth reading.
One of my favorite books of all time
Excellently written, poignant
I read this book a long time ago and enjoyed it very much. It is well-written, interesting and a touching story.
One of the five best books I have ever read. Incredibly hard to put down. One is totally absorbed in the world of the two main characters.
Lisa See wrote a beautiful story of another time and another culture. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters.
This, as well as other books by Lisa See, draws a wonderful picture of China, it’s culture. It’s history and it’s people. Once read , the reader will be “hooked” on ANYTHING written by Lisa See.
One of my all time favorite books. I loved learning about a different culture.
Excellent reading…I vow to read all of Lisa See’s books, if I haven’t already. Her writing is addictive at the very least. Absolute recommendation from me <3
Loved it!!