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A review by lfinkenkeller
China Dolls by Lisa See
3.0
I have always wanted to read a book written by Lisa See. I chose this book because Anne Bogel said it incorporates real historical events and careful research, but the focus is on the story. The novel zeroes in on the 1930’s night club scene in San Francisco. It goes through WWII and a little beyond. I have to say I knew nothing about Chinese nightclubs. It was interesting to learn about this little known part of history.
The story centers on three showgirls who become friends. To see how these girls handled the prejudices of the time and still survived is absolutely amazing! However, I really didn’t like any of the three girls. They were selfish and often purposely hurt each other. This quote sums up the girls pretty well. “A woman isn't just one thing. The past is in us, constantly changing us. Heartache and failure shift our perspectives as do joy and triumphs. At any moment, on any given day, we can be friends, competitors, or enemies. We can be generous or stingy, loving or petty, helpful or untrustworthy.”
The story centers on three showgirls who become friends. To see how these girls handled the prejudices of the time and still survived is absolutely amazing! However, I really didn’t like any of the three girls. They were selfish and often purposely hurt each other. This quote sums up the girls pretty well. “A woman isn't just one thing. The past is in us, constantly changing us. Heartache and failure shift our perspectives as do joy and triumphs. At any moment, on any given day, we can be friends, competitors, or enemies. We can be generous or stingy, loving or petty, helpful or untrustworthy.”