Patty P. (poppysbabies) reviewed on 7/10/2011 + 9 more book reviews

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Brilliant! In a quiet, graceful way, Lisa See introduces us to the cloistered life of a young Chinese girl. The longings, the delicacy and the deep introspection of a young, spoiled girl are beautifully captured. When she makes moonlight forbidden - yet oh so innocent - trysts with a young poet visiting her house it's almost unbearably romantic! Then the plot takes a few major twists as the story mimics the girl's favorite opera. Lots of insight into Chinese culture, virtues and sophisticated pettiness of a cloistered female society. I was entranced!! I will definitely have to read more from Lisa See!

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