Cora R. (corar) reviewed on 8/24/2009 + 33 more book reviews

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I really enjoy reading stories that illuminate a different culture or time. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was the best novel I have read for this in a long time. I really enjoyed reading this novel, in fact I finished it in one day. I felt the characters were real, they had flaws and made mistakes. They learned from their mistakes, but often not as soon as they should. I liked seeing how Lily's character and perspective on events changed at the different parts of her life. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and the period of history that the book was set, especially since the problems and misunderstandings that occurred in the book are timeless and relatable to people today. It was a beautifully told story and I am glad that I read it.

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