This book I read fairy quickly. I am pretty interested in Chinese culture, so I think that is why it kept my attention. And it kept up at a good pace.
There is a girl, Lily, who comes from a poor family. Because of her feet, the matchmaker realizes that if they are bound properly, she could be married into a very well off family. (There were a couple of chapters about foot binding that were pretty intense. I just cringe to think that people actually used to do that!) Also because of this, Lily is able to make a laotong match, which is when two girls make a contract to be best friends forever, with a girl named Snow Flower. The book follows the story of these two characters' lives and their relationship.
There are a couple parts that were a little inappropriate, but other than that, it was an interesting story. I really liked it when I finished, but the more I have thought about it, I have realized that I really didn't like it as much as I thought. I seems that if I finish a book quickly and it keeps my attention, then I automatically think it was a good book. I am trying to change my way of thinking. So, I would say that this is a good book, especially if you want to read about Chinese cultures, but I wouldn't rush out to read it.
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I have the same problem when I finish a book. It's hard for me to remember that just because I read it quickly and was really into it doesn't necessarily mean it was good.
Yeah, that is how I feel about the one I just finished which I will write a review about later. I just started reading a book that takes place in China so we will see how that one goes before I decide to read this one.
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