bellahumeova 's review for:

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

5.0

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I could not put this book down. I am a fan of Lisa See’s writing and she has done it again with this treasure of a novel. This book is a delicate balance of Chinese culture, politics, and history. I felt empathy and yet was equally as encouraged by the strong female protagonists. This book is both a celebration of female bonding and upholding familial traditions, both which allow the characters to prosper while also breaking boundaries.