Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" I found this book fascinating, if it at times made me cringe with the graphic descriptions of things like foot binding. I had only read Chinese historical fiction written by Amy Tan before, and only thought they were ok, but I was pleasantly surprised by Lisa See's story. "

" Re-reading this right now for my book club... "

" I think the reason i didn't really like the majority of this book was because i found almost all of the characters to be extremely annoying. The only part of this book that i genuinely liked was the very end of it. That was what saved it for me. "

" Another book club book. Don't really feel in the mood for going into detail right now, but I really liked it. "

" This is an amazing historical novel. I was totally enraptured by the characters and the traditions as well as the story. "

" I enjoyed learning about their customs and traditions and am thankful that I live in a time and country that women are valued for more than the ability to produce sons. What hasn't changed is how we hurt the ones we love especially when we make assumptions without having all the facts. "

" An all time favorite. The story, characters and culture transported me! The story both fascinated me and broke my heart. I loved it! "

" great read...although the thought of foot binding and being seen as nothing within society is beyond my comprehension I found that this book was a lovely story of friendship and love. "

" Liked it. Specially enjoyed the close ups to rural chinese culture and family traditions. Reminded me of Memoirs of a Geisha. "

" I loved learning about their culture and who doesn't like a book about good friendships? "

" The audiobokk was excellet. I truly enjoyed this story of frienship and life in China. I called my attention to the suffering of women who had their feet binded. I think high heels is also a terrible practice that women still follow. "

" Learned a lot about this subject. "

" loved it. quick and interesting "

" This book was interesting and makes me thankful for the time and place I was born. The movie is nothing like the book. I was so frustrated with the movie I turned it off. "

" Excellent book about the bond women share as they struggle to overcome the harsh realities of life for women in 19th-century China. Well researched and beautifully written. "

" LOVED. Seriously loved - couldn't put it down "

" I think I was disturbed by the description near the start about foot binding. Although an interesting story of a different culture, time and place, I didn't feel the author really developed the characters well so I often found it dull. "

" It was the story-telling, not the plot, that made me love this book so much. Wonderful insight to ancient Chinese culture. I really enjoyed the characters, and it was an emotional read. "

" I loved this sweet story except for the foot binding. I think I will never understand maiming ones body for what? Was it really attractive? How functional was it to hobble around on jacked up feet? That aside, the friendship between Snow Flower and Lily was one to aspire to. "

" Beautifully written, very engaging and a mesmerizing story! "

" I think this is one of those love it or hate it books. I loved how it was written "

" This is one of those books that has really charming moments like the conversations that occur between two best friends (old sames), and it also has some painful moments such as the binding of young children's feet as was the custom long ago in China. "

" I'm thinking I like historical fiction... this was a quick read (less than two days even with two under 4). An interesting tale of friendship and such captivating characters and culture. I am so thankful to not be part of a footbinding culture. "

" Interesting read, mostly as a study of culture and friendship-- a book that introduces so many ideas that it lingers in the mind after you finish it. "

" Great from a historical perspective, sometimes lacking in the entertainment aspect. "

" I may be doing this book a disservice by only giving it 4 stars. It was a great story about friendship and support. However, the generally sad tone of the book and descriptions of the horrors of foot-binding, and the condition of women in general left me feeling totally depressed! "

" This book about a friendship between two women in 19th century China was well written and obviously meticulously researched, but I found it so depressing that I can't give it more than three stars. "

" A small book so powerfully packed. Loved It!! "

" I enjoyed learning about the Chinese culture. "

" I thought this book was beautifully written. I want to read "Shanghai Girls" too (which is think is the same author) "

" Very Good book, but also very familiar. Either I have read this book before, or something very very similar. "

" Parts of it were very hard to read, but also very worthwhile. "

" Very interesting book. I'd probably give it 3.5 stars. I enjoyed it but found some parts seriously depressing and gruesome. It really was fascinating though! "

" Great book about 2 friends who live very different lives but come together "

" A wonderful read weaving historcial fiction around the lifetime friendship of two Chinese girls. Another great novel from Lisa See. "

" This book is excellent. It is such a well-written, beautiful story that maintains a nice level of suspense the entire time. It ends with a very important lesson. I think all women should read this book! "

" Very good stuff; I liked it as well as Memoirs from a Geisha - I'm surprised it's not better known, but maybe it's because there's no movie...very short, but there's a lot packed into it - abrupt at times, but not enough to get irritated about. A story that'll stick with me for awhile... "

" Fiction that speaks to the her-story of foot binding, relationship bongs between women, and traditions in empirical China. Well researched, a great read. "