40 pages 1 hour read

Lisa See

The Island of Sea Women

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women delves into the lives of two female divers on Jeju Island, celebrating their resilience and friendship. Reviews praise its rich historical context and strong character development. Some found the pacing slow and the historical details overwhelming. Overall, it is a poignant tale of friendship and cultural heritage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Island of Sea Women?

Readers who relish historical fiction with strong, complex female characters will be captivated by Lisa See's The Island of Sea Women. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club will appreciate its poignant exploration of friendship and resilience amid cultural and historical upheavals.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Korean Literature
Period
Korean War
Post-War Era
Asian Literature
Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness