5.18k reviews for:

The Island of Sea Women

Lisa See

4.32 AVERAGE

stephperrino's review against another edition

4.25

emotional informative fast-paced

kcallahan70's review against another edition

4.0

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An engaging story about the haenyeo, all-female diving collective. I enjoyed the historical fiction and writing and learned about Korean history. At it’s core, this is a story about friendship, misunderstanding and forgiveness. I thoroughly enjoyed the strength and vulnerability of this book.

rhoa_reads's review against another edition

5.0

informative medium-paced

sshornung's review against another edition

4.0

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Actually more like a 3.5 for me. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a wonderful job.

kaineua's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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

sleenornenor's review against another edition

4.25

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

hileahrious's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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: Yes

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Recomendado! Muy interesante manera de contar la historia turbia de la isla de Jeju y de las mujeres “haenyeo” de Corea. 

blairewithane's review against another edition

4.0

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I knew so little about what occurred in Korea on Jeju Island after WW2. At its core a story of friendship and redemption told through women divers who sustained their families by what they caught at sea. Focused on the lives of 2 women, it covers the tragedy and trauma of their livelihood, the massacres that took place, and how perceived loyalties impacted Koreans for generations. Found it very emotional.

leareads90's review against another edition

4.5

emotional informative sad 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: Yes

olivethejoy's review against another edition

4.25

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is a well-written story with strong feminine themes, exploring various relationships and how they grow and change over time. I found the end a little lack-luster but it was also a satisfying way to end the book.