The Lotus Shoes, the debut novel by Jane Yang is a story of slavery, the limited options for women, the even more limited options for the poor, and foot binding from Shanxi in 19th century China. Through the two main characters and the women surrounding these girls, the book brings in the role of women through so many different facets. While the rest of the book is emotional and compelling, the ending seems abrupt and not entirely believable. It is, nevertheless, a powerful debut novel.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2025/01/the-lotus-shoes.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and a publisher's blog tour.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2025/01/the-lotus-shoes.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and a publisher's blog tour.
