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.
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- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- El Abanico De Seda
- Kwiat śniegu I Sekretny Wachlarz
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 49th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 92nd on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 993rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)