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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Really really beautifully written story. So difficult/heavy to read because of the blatant anti-Chinese sentiments and horrific acts that occurred in the time
period.
period.
At the start I was uncertain how I was going to feel about this book, but I’m glad I kept with it because it truly swept me away
Set in the late 1800s this book follows a young girl who is kidnapped from China and smuggled to America where she is forced to adopts many different personas as a way to survive. All of which is happening during a time when the Chinese Exclusion Act was in place restricting immigration from China to the United States.
This story not only brings to light many parts of American history that is often left out of history books, but it also demonstrates that discrimination and prejudice against Asian American individuals is not just something that begin in current time - It is rooted in the very foundation of this country’s history
From the lyrical fairytale like writing to the historically accurate past treatment of Asian, and in this case, Chinese Americans during an unforgivable time in US history, this is a book everyone should read.
Four Treasures of the sky gives a voice to those whose story has been taken away- rewritten and revised. Even deeper it illustrates that the past is destined to be repeated when left buried and hidden away.
Although heartbreaking, I really enjoyed this book!
CW/TW: rape, sexual assault, racism, xenophobia, trafficking, racial slurs, murder, death, torture, confinement
Set in the late 1800s this book follows a young girl who is kidnapped from China and smuggled to America where she is forced to adopts many different personas as a way to survive. All of which is happening during a time when the Chinese Exclusion Act was in place restricting immigration from China to the United States.
This story not only brings to light many parts of American history that is often left out of history books, but it also demonstrates that discrimination and prejudice against Asian American individuals is not just something that begin in current time - It is rooted in the very foundation of this country’s history
From the lyrical fairytale like writing to the historically accurate past treatment of Asian, and in this case, Chinese Americans during an unforgivable time in US history, this is a book everyone should read.
Four Treasures of the sky gives a voice to those whose story has been taken away- rewritten and revised. Even deeper it illustrates that the past is destined to be repeated when left buried and hidden away.
Although heartbreaking, I really enjoyed this book!
CW/TW: rape, sexual assault, racism, xenophobia, trafficking, racial slurs, murder, death, torture, confinement
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5
A bit repetitive and predictable, but otherwise wonderful writing with a powerful story
A bit repetitive and predictable, but otherwise wonderful writing with a powerful story
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I adored everything about this book and I hope to read more by this author! Highly recommend!! If you can listen to the audio version even better, the narration is the best yet :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Depressing and devastating. Cried a lot. There are many incredibly important stories in this book.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
“My life was written for me from the moment the name was given to me. Or it was not. That is the true beauty. That is the intent. We can practice all we want, telling and retelling the same story, but the story that comes out of your mouth, from your brush, is one that only you can tell. So let it be. Let your story be yours, and my story be mine.”