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A review by emcbuckett
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book feels more like a biography than the kind of historical fiction I’m accustomed to. Very, very historically based. It’s very informative and I feel like I learned a lot about the culture and historical conflict. That being said, it’s NOT an easy read. I think it’s worthwhile, but it’s TOUGH. Content warnings should be taken seriously.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Mass/school shootings, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Torture