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This is the first Lisa See book I have read, and from perusing the reviews, it appears that her other books may be better written. I read this book for my book club, and had a difficult time finishing it. The three women that she has created present so much opportunity for character development, yet See failed to give each of them her own unique voice. And despite the possibilities presented by first person narration, See makes the mistake that reveals her as a lazy writer: instead of letting readers draw their own conclusions by observing the characters' behavior, she tells us how to feel and perceive each situation. I did learn some things about the lives of Asian people in the US during World War II, so the book was not a waste of time. I wish I could read a similar book, written by a more skilled author.


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China Dolls A Novel Lisa See 9780812992892 Books Reviews

I'm loving this book, about three young Asian girls in their late teens, coming of age in San Francisco prior to the great depression and World War II. The historical time frame in the beginning of the book takes place when Japan was invading China during its colonial era. I bought this on my kindle for only $11, what a great buy. I recommend looking inside the book to read a few pages if you can to see if you like the book. I think the author does an excellent job not only writing the book but her factual knowledge of the Chinese and Japanese cultures and the historical setting in which the book is written (which is very rare). I haven't finished the book but for the most part its an uplifting story and as you read you get little hints as to which way you think the narative will take you which I love. So far nothing tragic in this story occurs like in some of Amy Tan's books (which are also excellent) Don't get discouraged after reading the first few chapters, its a little confusing to know which character she is writing about at first but it becomes very clear after the first few chapters.
I had very high expectations for this book as I as very interested in the Asian experience in San Francisco as it is one of my favorite cities. While I did learn a lot and it is obvious that the author did a lot of research, the story did not "gel" the way I would have liked. The three main characters were two-dimensional and their connection to each other did not seem believable. It seems to me that Ms. See tried to put too much history in one book, told through characters that were at times annoying and unknowable. The result is a so-so book with some interesting facts about Asians around WWII.
I had trouble staying with this book for the first third... after the War began, the story took me over. Looking back, I am increasingly struck by how original and powerful this book is... through the lives of three Oriental women before, during and after WWII, we get a picture of the lives of the young dancers, the constraints imposed on them by their families and circumstances and, mostly, the devastating impact of war. The triangle of the three friends tips back and forth and is a constant theme througout the book. Truly an excellent read, the only criticsm I have being the rather slow pace at the start.
First of all, I'm a big fan of Lisa See novels, which are drawn from the 19th and 20th century record ofAsian assimilation, or lack thereof, into America. By interweaving tidbits from her own family ancestors, Ms See manages to make stories with dramatic and often breathtaking impact. From the repulsion and danger of foot binding to the hassle of Angel Island immigration screening, and into the horrors of Mao's leap forward in the1960s, her books offer compelling stories amid a broad sweep of history.

This latest novel is less impactful than the prior ones, although well researched and engagingly written. This story of three women whose outcast status led them to become leggy stars of Chinatown revues and eventually get parts in movies and appearances on Ed Sullivan demonstrated their pluck and proclaimed their allure. That's about it. Pearl Harbor plays into it, and the Second World war plays backdrop to a what is essentially a chick novel. Prior works by Ms See fairly grabbed me by throat with their suspense and drama, but this one is more of an amusement.

I hIghly recommend checking out Ms See's writings. She is quite good and I hope will stay at it for a long time to come.
Helen, Ruby and Grace are Chinese American women who meet in a pre-WWII San Francisco. They immediately become fast friends in spite of their differences. Helen is from a traditional Chinese family, who all live together in a compound. Her brother must escort her everywhere she goes. Grace has run away from a small Ohio town and an abusive father, in search of her dream as a dancer. Ruby keeps the details of her background a secret.

I'm a huge fan of Lisa See. Peony in Love and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan are two of my absolute favorites. Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy are right up there too. I'm fascinated by See's stories of the Chinese way of life. But I have to say China Dolls fell far short.

I felt as if the author rushed through. The pacing was way off and writing, choppy and juvenile in parts. At first I wondered if See had even written this. I checked the publication date, thinking possibly it was something she'd written long ago before perfecting her craft. It was released in 2015. So much for that theory.

Lisa See is a wonderful writer, China Dolls however was not her best effort. I'd skip this one in favor of her other works which are far more enjoyable.
This is the first Lisa See book I have read, and from perusing the reviews, it appears that her other books may be better written. I read this book for my book club, and had a difficult time finishing it. The three women that she has created present so much opportunity for character development, yet See failed to give each of them her own unique voice. And despite the possibilities presented by first person narration, See makes the mistake that reveals her as a lazy writer instead of letting readers draw their own conclusions by observing the characters' behavior, she tells us how to feel and perceive each situation. I did learn some things about the lives of Asian people in the US during World War II, so the book was not a waste of time. I wish I could read a similar book, written by a more skilled author.