Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Set in 19th century China, the novel centers around the lifelong friendship of Lily and Snow Flower. Despite their different social classes, the two communicate through a secret language known as "nu shu" written on a fan. The story explores the rigid societal norms of the time, particularly the practice of foot binding and arranged marriages. As they navigate through the hardships of their lives, their friendship is tested, leading to a devastating betrayal that impacts their relationship.
The 5536th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272 pages
- Words
- 95,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 49th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)