If you like historical trivia, this is a good book to check out. There are a lot of "whatever happened to..." tidbits.

It was funny

Great book

I liked the book. I totally understand that when you lost a loved one, it is hard, in the beginning, to accept the passing of this person and still hear his/her voice (i have been there).

Seemed simple at first but I loved the bouncing timeline in this story!

This book has a truly original premise that immediately grabbed my attention, and Colette is a genuinely likable main character who was easy to root for, regardless that she makes a living as a thief. Unfortunately, the story starts developing plot holes early on, and they only become more noticeable as it progresses. By the end, there are so many convenient coincidences that the story loses its believability. It almost feels as if there were only 12 people living in Colette's hometown of Paris, with everyone's lives intertwined in the most unbelievable ways decades later in America. I know people say it's a small world, but this story went a little too far and is a bit laughable! While the ideas are creative and the characters are engaging, this book left me wanting a much more believable story. Again, another example of a story idea that COULD have been amazing. 3.5??

It was so much fun

Powerful and perfect. She is the Queen of the neighborhood

I could not put this book down, whether I was reading before sleep or trying to squeeze in a few minutes of this story during the day. I love when that happens! This historical fiction spans a woman’s life from childhood all the way through to her ‘Sitting Quietly’ years. She’s a holistic doctor in China during the the 1400’s, and she heals people from all different social classes. I learned so much about Ancient Chinese culture and the history of women during this time, and it was so interesting! This book was moving, heartbreaking, shocking, suspenseful, and enlightening. This one will live in my mind for a very long time. I can’t wait to read another of Lisa See’s books.

Very good book about courage and tenacity of a family during the Dust Storms in Texas and work camps in California. A Little too descriptive and almost overwhelming in some parts.