VSR: Very Short Review China Dolls by Lisa See Pages: 376 Published: June 3, 2014 China Dolls begins when three young Asian-American girls, Grace, Helen, and Ruby, meet during a time in each of their lives when they are setting out on their own and trying to define who they are. They are also trying… Continue reading VSR: China Dolls by Lisa See
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Lisa See Event
Lisa See The Lisa See event last night was excellent. It’s wonderful to hear her speak about her books and the research that goes into them, and her family. I tried to scribble down notes to share with all of you, and sort of succeeded. I definitely don’t have anywhere close to everything that she… Continue reading Lisa See Event
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Shanghai Girls: A Novel Lisa See Last year I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and then ran right out to get Peony in Love when I was finished. Since then I’ve been eagerly waiting for her latest book, Shanghai Girls, and was very happy to have an advance copy to read and review… Continue reading Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Peony in Love
Things got back on track quickly after the page 95 shocker in Peony in Love. I finished it this morning before an appointment with the allergist, and wiped many tears away from my eyes while sitting in the waiting room. It was unlike anything else I’ve ever read. By the end, my heart ached for… Continue reading Peony in Love