“May and I are sisters. We'll always fight, but we'll always make up as well. That's what sisters do: we argue, we point out each other's frailties, mistakes, and bad judgment, we flash the insecurities we've had since childhood, and then we come back together. Until the next time.”
Shanghai Girls is a historical novel that delves into the lives of two sisters, Pearl and May, who leave their rural homes in China to seek opportunities in the bustling city of Shanghai during the 1930s. The story explores their journey through the complexities of a society undergoing significant transformation, including the rise of communism and the Japanese occupation. The novel vividly captures the cultural and social dynamics of the era, highlighting the sisters' struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of a new world. more
“See, Heaven is not someplace on a disc in the sky floating around, it's right here amongst us.”
“I've never even been to Long Island”
“I myself have noticed my growing resemblance to a daffodil.”
“Is it better to out-monster the monster or to be quietly devoured?”
“I give myself a good cry if I need it, but then I concentrate on all good things still in my life.”