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The Lotus Shoes
by Jane Yang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Net Galley and HTP books for a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When I was young I read a book called Ties that Bind Ties That Break. That book opened my eyes to the tradition of foot binding. The Lotus Shoes felt like the grown up, follow up to that book. I really liked the juxtaposition of classic Chinese beliefs with the encroaching Christian beliefs. I thought this was a very vulnerable and interesting look at honor, tradition and a young woman climbing out of the life that she was born into.
Some reads are mirrors and some reads are windows. This book was a great window for me to learn about something I was unfamiliar with. I will be seeking out more books from this author in the future.
When I was young I read a book called Ties that Bind Ties That Break. That book opened my eyes to the tradition of foot binding. The Lotus Shoes felt like the grown up, follow up to that book. I really liked the juxtaposition of classic Chinese beliefs with the encroaching Christian beliefs. I thought this was a very vulnerable and interesting look at honor, tradition and a young woman climbing out of the life that she was born into.
Some reads are mirrors and some reads are windows. This book was a great window for me to learn about something I was unfamiliar with. I will be seeking out more books from this author in the future.