but Avery tragic tale. Hard for another woman to read. My heart is heavy for these characters.

Amazing story, rich characters, a rare gem in the literary world!

All that remains is hope and love and forgiveness. Caused me to do a little research and a lot of thinking. I guess that’s what good books do— change you, just a bit and stay with you for a while. Worth it.

The history and social history of these women are fascinating. Peering in to what it was like during the time when Korea was matriarchal and moving towards male domination and then war, the author captured their pain and suffering. It is average prose.

Very good, but the saddest book I’ve ever read.

I am a fan of Lisa See. However this story, for me, was too long and drawn out. The plot and message repeated itself over and over until I lost interest and empathy for the tough life the main characters were living through.

This is an interesting and thought provoking story. Set in a place I new little about in the world

I thoroughly enjoyed this booked filled with complex characters and a storyline that came together at the end. The insights provided about the secret struggles these people lived through brought on by Japanese colonialism, the Sino-Japanese War, World War II, the Korean War, the 4.3 Incident, and the Vietnam War show how the struggles of others can go unnoticed. This is my first read by this author and I look forward to the next.

A must read. Engrossing! Powerful! Very well researched and written.

Lisa See never disappoints her readers. Another great story of women who survive and thrive. Well done