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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: Death of parent, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Child death, Death, Violence, War, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, and Torture