A review by alison27
China Dolls by Lisa See

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I didn’t enjoy this anywhere as much as Lisa See’s other novels. I can’t work out whether it’s because she’s better at writing about more traditional aspects of Chinese history. I found much of the language jarring in this more modern storyline.