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A review by anna_dunn
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is absolutely heart wrenching. But also beautiful. It covers some very heavy material and I learned so much about jeju and the haenyeo. I love the sisterhood and matriarchal values. I would absolutely recommend this book, but just make sure you’re in the right headspace before getting into it because it is incredibly sad.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Torture