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The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. Through family deaths, famine and war we see the hard lives thrust upon women and are completely engrossed in their stories. I'd probably give it 3.5 stars. The two become life-long friends and enter into a relationship with a stronger bond even then marriage during that time period. Weina Dai Randel, Narrated by:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful. The story explores Lily's relationship with her matched friend Snow Flower from the time they were small girls through their feet binding years, their marriages and child bearing times, to misunderstandings and the bitter fruits of regret. I at first thought it might be depressing but not at all. Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. ", " The audiobokk was excellet. By: Please sign in again so you can continue to borrow titles and access your Loans, Wish list, and Holds pages. But when a misunderstanding arises, their lifelong friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart. At the same time it is educational about the world in China during that time period. A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the emperor's attention. Please try again. There were some themes explored that were uncomfortable for me, including physical abuse, customs such as foot binding and oppression of women, along with violence of nature and of war, but it was penned through the first person view of Lily's quill in such a way as to not be sensationalized but simply a representation of the lives of women in this place in historical remote China. She begins with her poor childhood and the days just before her foot-binding at age 7. I missed the characters acutely once it was over.

I believe most women would greatly enjoy reading this book who love to learn and enjoy finding out about the history and cultural differences between their nation and that of. Bernadette Dunne, By: I enjoyed learning about traditional rituals and how enduring physical and emotional challenges help define a person. A truly moving story about the hardships of being a woman in nineteenth-century China. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and became completey engrossed in each female characters dilemna. Alka Joshi, In Geisha, a Life, Mineko Iwasaki tells her story, from her warm early childhood, to her intense yet privileged upbringing in the Iwasaki okiya (household), to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally, to her decision at the age of 29 to retire and marry, a move that would mirror the demise of geisha culture. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful.

Please try again. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. The novel is narrated by Lily at 80 years old, twice the years of the average lifespan of a woman. Deep friendship and life as a woman in an oppressive society. So I went and purchased paperback and started reading the book again. Through See's pen, the reader steps into a world far removed from the Western world of today. ", " Very interesting book. Cindy Kay. However, tradition forbids them to wed. How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.

Stream or download thousands of included titles. I found it a bit of a slog when I started reading it as our Book Group's choice but then felt I learnt a lot that I had not really known about the life of women in China (foot binding lasted up to the 1950s). Taken from her home at the age of nine, she is sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. Her writing and insight into an obscure culture absolutely transport you away from your life and into another. And all because men liked women to have feet 7cm long! Too many decades were condensed into too few pages. The role of women in China up to the fifties.
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The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. Through family deaths, famine and war we see the hard lives thrust upon women and are completely engrossed in their stories. I'd probably give it 3.5 stars. The two become life-long friends and enter into a relationship with a stronger bond even then marriage during that time period. Weina Dai Randel, Narrated by:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful. The story explores Lily's relationship with her matched friend Snow Flower from the time they were small girls through their feet binding years, their marriages and child bearing times, to misunderstandings and the bitter fruits of regret. I at first thought it might be depressing but not at all. Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. ", " The audiobokk was excellet. By: Please sign in again so you can continue to borrow titles and access your Loans, Wish list, and Holds pages. But when a misunderstanding arises, their lifelong friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart. At the same time it is educational about the world in China during that time period. A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the emperor's attention. Please try again. There were some themes explored that were uncomfortable for me, including physical abuse, customs such as foot binding and oppression of women, along with violence of nature and of war, but it was penned through the first person view of Lily's quill in such a way as to not be sensationalized but simply a representation of the lives of women in this place in historical remote China. She begins with her poor childhood and the days just before her foot-binding at age 7. I missed the characters acutely once it was over.

I believe most women would greatly enjoy reading this book who love to learn and enjoy finding out about the history and cultural differences between their nation and that of. Bernadette Dunne, By: I enjoyed learning about traditional rituals and how enduring physical and emotional challenges help define a person. A truly moving story about the hardships of being a woman in nineteenth-century China. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and became completey engrossed in each female characters dilemna. Alka Joshi, In Geisha, a Life, Mineko Iwasaki tells her story, from her warm early childhood, to her intense yet privileged upbringing in the Iwasaki okiya (household), to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally, to her decision at the age of 29 to retire and marry, a move that would mirror the demise of geisha culture. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful.

Please try again. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. The novel is narrated by Lily at 80 years old, twice the years of the average lifespan of a woman. Deep friendship and life as a woman in an oppressive society. So I went and purchased paperback and started reading the book again. Through See's pen, the reader steps into a world far removed from the Western world of today. ", " Very interesting book. Cindy Kay. However, tradition forbids them to wed. How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.

Stream or download thousands of included titles. I found it a bit of a slog when I started reading it as our Book Group's choice but then felt I learnt a lot that I had not really known about the life of women in China (foot binding lasted up to the 1950s). Taken from her home at the age of nine, she is sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. Her writing and insight into an obscure culture absolutely transport you away from your life and into another. And all because men liked women to have feet 7cm long! Too many decades were condensed into too few pages. The role of women in China up to the fifties.
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The two find solace in their friendship, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. See created an entire lifetime of a woman's experience in ancient Asia and beautifully crafted her character in a way that made Lily's climb from oppression to honor realistically come to life for me, a large-boned, large-footed Caucasian with "feet that flap like fish." It is that kind of book I will always treasure for the journey and learning it brings. [ShoppingCartItemsAddedOnMerge] audiobook(s) were left in your cart from a previous visit, and saved to your account for your convenience. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s Conditions of Use. The role of women in China up to the fifties.
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The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. Through family deaths, famine and war we see the hard lives thrust upon women and are completely engrossed in their stories. I'd probably give it 3.5 stars. The two become life-long friends and enter into a relationship with a stronger bond even then marriage during that time period. Weina Dai Randel, Narrated by:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful. The story explores Lily's relationship with her matched friend Snow Flower from the time they were small girls through their feet binding years, their marriages and child bearing times, to misunderstandings and the bitter fruits of regret. I at first thought it might be depressing but not at all. Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. ", " The audiobokk was excellet. By: Please sign in again so you can continue to borrow titles and access your Loans, Wish list, and Holds pages. But when a misunderstanding arises, their lifelong friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart. At the same time it is educational about the world in China during that time period. A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the emperor's attention. Please try again. There were some themes explored that were uncomfortable for me, including physical abuse, customs such as foot binding and oppression of women, along with violence of nature and of war, but it was penned through the first person view of Lily's quill in such a way as to not be sensationalized but simply a representation of the lives of women in this place in historical remote China. She begins with her poor childhood and the days just before her foot-binding at age 7. I missed the characters acutely once it was over.

I believe most women would greatly enjoy reading this book who love to learn and enjoy finding out about the history and cultural differences between their nation and that of. Bernadette Dunne, By: I enjoyed learning about traditional rituals and how enduring physical and emotional challenges help define a person. A truly moving story about the hardships of being a woman in nineteenth-century China. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and became completey engrossed in each female characters dilemna. Alka Joshi, In Geisha, a Life, Mineko Iwasaki tells her story, from her warm early childhood, to her intense yet privileged upbringing in the Iwasaki okiya (household), to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally, to her decision at the age of 29 to retire and marry, a move that would mirror the demise of geisha culture. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful.

Please try again. I learnt so much about old Chinese culture which I find fascinating. The novel is narrated by Lily at 80 years old, twice the years of the average lifespan of a woman. Deep friendship and life as a woman in an oppressive society. So I went and purchased paperback and started reading the book again. Through See's pen, the reader steps into a world far removed from the Western world of today. ", " Very interesting book. Cindy Kay. However, tradition forbids them to wed. How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.

Stream or download thousands of included titles. I found it a bit of a slog when I started reading it as our Book Group's choice but then felt I learnt a lot that I had not really known about the life of women in China (foot binding lasted up to the 1950s). Taken from her home at the age of nine, she is sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. Her writing and insight into an obscure culture absolutely transport you away from your life and into another. And all because men liked women to have feet 7cm long! Too many decades were condensed into too few pages. The role of women in China up to the fifties.

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