Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is the story of two young girls in the Hunan providence of China who are bound together in a laotong pair. This book follows these girls from their footbinding, through marriage, death, life, and old age.
“Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.”
This book was a leap from what I usually read. However, I really enjoyed it. It was one of the first books I've read set in China and it did not disappoint. The descriptions were enchanting and the relationship between the laotong reminded me of friendships I've had over the years. The reflection on a long life lived that this brings was insightful. Telling us that there is in fact times that we all make mistakes through life and let our pride and what we think we should do get in the way of what is right.
I would recommend this book to friends. It's a little slow going but was an enjoyable read for those slow days.
What books are you reading now? Do you recommend it?
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