I think Lisa See is a wonderful writer. This is the third book of hers that I have read and they have all been fascinating. Her books allow a look into a culture that is foreign (no pun intended) to most of us. In this newest book the story begins in Shanghai (probably no surprise if you paid attention to the title!) in 1937. We follow the stories of two sisters, Pearl and May. They were brought up in a financially well-off home and led rather modern lives. Then one day their father announces that he is in debt and needs to sell them off to repay the money. The have the ceremony and then the "husbands" leave to go back to California and the sisters are to follow. Before that happens war breaks out. We follow them through the unrest in their country and to this country where the welcome isn't very warm. This book has great, interesting detail about that time in history - and we can always relate history to something that is going on now!
We have the book and also the audiobook. I listened to it and the narration was great. Highly recommended!
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