Jan 20, 2021mosermorse rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Lovely writing and engrossing story. Enjoyed it very much. I read it in a few days and so glad I requested and received sequel “The Language of Threads” at the same time as I immediately started it. It’s off to an engrossing start!
Dec 25, 2018pokano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the story of a rural Chinese girl, Pei, whose father sent her away to work in a silk factory. Pei becomes part of a sisterhood of young women who successfully rally against mistreatment in the factory until the invasion of China by…
Feb 09, 2018DorisWaggoner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Pei, a bright and curious girl in a very poor rural Chinese family, is sold at about seven by her father to a silk factory when sheer desperation strikes and one more daughter is born in a time of famine. Most of Pei's minimal salary will…
Oct 02, 2012Eil_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As with "A Hundred Flowers", this book captured me from the start. The characters, surrounded by the culture and life as a silk worker, combined to make a journey into China's past come to life. Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to…
Feb 15, 2011laurelakey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a very readable book, with dynamic and believable characters. I enjoyed the friendships that were created during times of difficulty. Tsukiyama does an excellent job of drawing you into their world, and making you sympathetic to…
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Women of the Silk