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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

By Lisa See

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| eBook | 9780747588153

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Lily is the daughter of a humble farmer, and to her family she is just another expensive mouth to feed. Then the local matchmaker delivers startling news: if Lily's feet are bound properly, they will be flawless. In nineteenth-century China, where a woman's eligibility is judged by the shape and sizContinue

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SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN by Lisa See

“Sons are the foundation of a woman’s self. They give a woman her identity, as well as dignity, protection, and economic value. They create a link between her husband and his ancestors. This is one accomplishment a man cannot achieve without the aid ... (read full critics)

mostlyfiction published on Thu, 30 Sep 2010

'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' by Lisa See

Lily, the narrator, and her "old same", Snow Flower, live in separate villages in a remote county, one girl is rich and the other poor. In a society where women are regarded as worthless, the girls find solace in their special bond by communicating w ... (read full critics)

readingmatters published on Mon, 27 Sep 2010

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

A heart-wrenching story of friendship between two ladies in 19th century China. The author did a wonderful job of bringing not only her characters to life but also painting a picture of the life of a woman in traditional Chinese society.

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Readingrat said on Feb 24, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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This was a moving book about friendship and how different perceptions can affect it. I also learned a lot about women's lives and customs in 19th century rural China.

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krin5292 said on Jan 24, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Breathtaking and heartbreaking!

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Rents, party crasher said on Nov 22, 2011 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

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WELL - read this book in 3 days. A riveting story giving insights into the lives of rural Chinese women (and some men) in the 19th century. Covers arranged marriages, foot binding, the lives of girls and women and their secret language, and a people caught up in political and cultural machinations w ... (continue)

WELL - read this book in 3 days. A riveting story giving insights into the lives of rural Chinese women (and some men) in the 19th century. Covers arranged marriages, foot binding, the lives of girls and women and their secret language, and a people caught up in political and cultural machinations way beyond their control.
Its a book of hope, and sadness. Read it. Now.

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Ian Hodgson said on Aug 10, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Bittersweet..... A heart warming but also heart wrenching story about a lasting female friendship in 19th century China. Fascinating insight into the role of women and their relationships during those days.
Made me feel grateful in so many ways......

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Nini said on May 31, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

China - 19th Century

Beautifully written, it transports you in a remote chinese village with strong women. Delicate and painful

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Mati said on Nov 22, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback