Reviews - Lady Tan's Circle of Women

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Lady Tan's Circle of Women

Lisa See

4.26 AVERAGE

niais's review against another edition

4.5

informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

emlette's review against another edition

4.0

informative inspiring 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: Complicated

elceew's review against another edition

4.5

emotional informative medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

mysteryreader415's review against another edition

5.0

emotional medium-paced

citadelle's review against another edition

4.25

emotional reflective

keeley's review against another edition

2.75

lighthearted mysterious 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

kengreen's review against another edition

4.0

emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a thoughtful and engaging read overall. While there were moments where the story felt a bit disjointed—and the pacing didn’t always hold my attention—the central theme really resonated with me. I appreciated how it explored the strength and resilience of women supporting one another, especially within the historical context.

The relationships between the characters were the heart of the book, and I loved seeing how female friendship and solidarity shaped their lives. It wasn’t a perfect read, but it left me with a sense of quiet admiration for the way women care for and uplift each other through hardship and change.