Books
by Lisa See
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan |
In 19th century China, girls are worthless unless they marry well and bear sons, and their futures depend on the size and shape of their feet. At seven Lily is paired with Snow Flower in a relationship determined by their horoscopes. Between visits they exchange phrases in coded writing on a fan. Through the mutual agonies of foot-binding, family tragedies, arranged marriages and childbirth, their bond deepens - until the relationship founders on a misunderstanding. Fascinating.
(Siobhan Thomson - bwl 51 May 2009) |
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