tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post6529524704356129791..comments2024-03-16T06:30:52.396+00:00Comments on Serendipity Reviews: Snow Flower and The Secret Fan by Lisa Seeserendipity_vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-72612718860169010342009-12-18T09:50:50.102+00:002009-12-18T09:50:50.102+00:00Coincidentally I'm reading this book right now...Coincidentally I'm reading this book right now. I read only first paragraph of your review, but I'll come back again once I finish, which should be soon!meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328641316798271079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-27870117581398785552009-11-13T14:41:48.274+00:002009-11-13T14:41:48.274+00:00Oh it is a book that will leave you misty eyed. Wh...Oh it is a book that will leave you misty eyed. What a great review! I've been meaning to read her other books but haven't gotten around to it. <br /><br />I've linked your review to mine:<br /><br />http://serendipityteacher.blogspot.com/2009/11/snow-flower-and-secret-fan-by-lisa-see.htmlAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-87336413358555851602009-11-11T23:17:56.817+00:002009-11-11T23:17:56.817+00:00I have been sitting on this book for SUCH a long t...I have been sitting on this book for SUCH a long time, I think worried it just won't live up to the hype or something. I really need to get on with reading it, but then again, seriously. Get in line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-42143327835100111272009-11-11T15:32:43.428+00:002009-11-11T15:32:43.428+00:00This was such an emotional read for me as well, th...This was such an emotional read for me as well, then I passed it on to my sister who called me to ask me why I didnt warn her how sad it was! She loved it too though.<br /><br />Oh my gosh, the foot binding had me cringing.<br />Great review!<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-48450027646182593252009-11-11T05:34:03.723+00:002009-11-11T05:34:03.723+00:00The cover of this book is beautiful. Your review ...The cover of this book is beautiful. Your review had me almost running (if I could! lol) out the door to the bookstore. I enjoyed some parts of Memoirs of a Geisha and know I will love this book. The binding of women's feet is horrible and debilitating.<br /><br />Thank you for a terrific review, Vivienne.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-67796128697130007422009-11-11T04:25:17.790+00:002009-11-11T04:25:17.790+00:00It looks fantastic! Great review!It looks fantastic! Great review!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-83752841705154453112009-11-11T02:41:33.181+00:002009-11-11T02:41:33.181+00:00This book has been on my shelf for ages and I real...This book has been on my shelf for ages and I really want to read it. It sounds so good and so many people have loved it. Memoirs of a Geisha was one of my favorites.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-9152549565410809292009-11-11T01:45:23.419+00:002009-11-11T01:45:23.419+00:00I loved the book and I'm glad you felt the sam...I loved the book and I'm glad you felt the same way. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-38966803591718036222009-11-10T22:49:20.251+00:002009-11-10T22:49:20.251+00:00Hmmm - I think I'll need to look for this.Hmmm - I think I'll need to look for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374987261333318644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-9962951172205000782009-11-10T21:18:52.714+00:002009-11-10T21:18:52.714+00:00This review made the book sound very tempting! Th...This review made the book sound very tempting! Thanks...Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-80685525242324889032009-11-10T20:35:51.138+00:002009-11-10T20:35:51.138+00:00EXCELLENT REVIEW!! This was my #1 book, the year t...EXCELLENT REVIEW!! This was my #1 book, the year this one was first published. Loved it so much.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-80759480992157349042009-11-10T19:20:03.285+00:002009-11-10T19:20:03.285+00:00It sounds like this would be perfect for the Women...It sounds like this would be perfect for the Women Unbound challenge. I'll have to keep it in mind!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-70385424013024612312009-11-10T17:48:48.198+00:002009-11-10T17:48:48.198+00:00I LOVED this beautiful book, and the concept of &q...I LOVED this beautiful book, and the concept of "old sames". Terrific review! I've not seen the cover you display in your post before.<br />I can't wait to read <i>Shanghai Girls</i>!Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-90427821952296131042009-11-10T17:04:43.206+00:002009-11-10T17:04:43.206+00:00I didn't read past the first paragraph where y...I didn't read past the first paragraph where you said it was very sad. I have this one on my shelf to read and hope that I enjoy it (although now I'll be prepared with a box of tissue).Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-26437676117927395212009-11-10T15:41:06.343+00:002009-11-10T15:41:06.343+00:00Shanghai Girls is a much different book than Snow ...Shanghai Girls is a much different book than Snow Flower. I liked it.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-40575046106026417182009-11-10T15:28:52.347+00:002009-11-10T15:28:52.347+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-25210871398522319252009-11-10T15:28:49.976+00:002009-11-10T15:28:49.976+00:00Blodeuedd - that is a shame. It really is a fantas...Blodeuedd - that is a shame. It really is a fantastic book.<br /><br />Petty Witter - you will love it.<br /><br />Mary - I had heard that Shanghai Girls wasn't as good. Not sure if I want to read that one.<br /><br />Bermudaonion - you will love it too.<br /><br />Amanda - have you read Memoirs of a Geisha. If you enjoyed that, you would enjoy this.<br /><br />Kate - glad to hear you loved it too.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-51576121043465249732009-11-10T14:39:24.013+00:002009-11-10T14:39:24.013+00:00Nice review. This is one of my favorite books of a...Nice review. This is one of my favorite books of all time. I just love how emotional this book was.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928184232202306537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-6773832158834396342009-11-10T14:15:47.065+00:002009-11-10T14:15:47.065+00:00I'm still not sure if I want to read this.I'm still not sure if I want to read this.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-38823478686863583752009-11-10T13:46:22.144+00:002009-11-10T13:46:22.144+00:00This is in my TBR pile and I can't wait to rea...This is in my TBR pile and I can't wait to read it. I'm so glad to see you loved it!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-55479115684237958222009-11-10T12:01:34.311+00:002009-11-10T12:01:34.311+00:00Nice review. I read it a year or two ago and love...Nice review. I read it a year or two ago and loved it. <br />I read See's most recent novel this year - Shanghai Girls. It's pretty good and apparently will have a sequel at some point (which is a good thing!).Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-71636526551481130972009-11-10T10:36:29.963+00:002009-11-10T10:36:29.963+00:00Thanks for this wonderful review. Having just fini...Thanks for this wonderful review. Having just finished THE EMBERS OF HEAVEN, you know the book that 'is but isn't about China', I'm keen to read more on the subject and this sounds ideal. Definately one for my wish list, along with a box of tissues.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-5261808649288635902009-11-10T08:57:32.507+00:002009-11-10T08:57:32.507+00:00I tried to start it but it did not grab me, so I b...I tried to start it but it did not grab me, so I blamed it on a lousy transaltionBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com