A review by thepaperbackplanner
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I chose this book based on a recommendation from my local bookstore and because learning about Korean women’s history seemed super interesting. And I was right, it was! I loved learning about the women divers of Jeju Island. But I do have to give a HUGE CW for assault, death, drowning, murder, and like every war crime. This one is definitely filed under “why didn’t I learn more about this in school??” Overall an important and well-crafted read, just make sure you’re in the right headspace before you start.