The Island of Sea Women by Lisa SeeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful book. A story that spans so much history that I was only partially aware of. This brings the characters to life while not shortchanging their rich culture and history.
The descriptions of life under repressive regimes rang pretty true to the way some in this country are being treated.
Politics aside, the lives of these women and the role of their men is fascinating. It is so different from most of the rest of the world that it takes a few pages to sink in.
Lisa See is a brilliant author and this book is a real masterpiece for so many reasons. The historical perspective, the social perspective and and finally from the way it treats women.
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