“I’ve never thought much about whether I was happy or if I had fun as a child. I was a so-so girl who lived with a so-so family in a so-so village. I didn’t know that there might be another way to live, and I didn’t worry about it either.”
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
This novel delves into the intricate relationships and cultural nuances of 19th-century China through the lives of two women, Lily and Snow Flower. The story is centered around their membership in a secret society that uses a unique form of communication, known as 'women's writing', to share their thoughts and feelings. The narrative weaves through their lives, revealing the challenges and triumphs they face in a society that values their roles as daughters, wives, and mothers. more
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