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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

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by Lisa See (Goodreads Author)

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Does anyone know if there are still women alive today who have bound feet? Is it still performed despite it being banned?
Salt Lake Joan My research says no but I think today's high heels compare in terms of their ability to deform the wearer's feet.…moreMy research says no but I think today's high heels compare in terms of their ability to deform the wearer's feet.(less)
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Carolyn Vasiliauskas the 1800's are the 19th century. …morethe 1800's are the 19th century. (less)
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is Lisa See a pseudonym?
Heather Montes Ireland No, Lisa See is an author of Chinese heritage on her paternal side http://www.lisasee.com/

However, it seems that she has shared a pen name with her mo…moreNo, Lisa See is an author of Chinese heritage on her paternal side http://www.lisasee.com/

However, it seems that she has shared a pen name with her mother, who has sometimes written under the name Monica Highland.(less)
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Is this a YA novel?
Emma Okay thanks 👍👍
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how would you characterize the writing style?
FellUponBlackDays New York Times' Janet Maslin puts it best:
"'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' is written with a stately but unremarkable prettiness; it is not a book t…moreNew York Times' Janet Maslin puts it best:
"'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' is written with a stately but unremarkable prettiness; it is not a book that will make its mark for reasons of style. But Ms. See has worked enough joy, pain and dramatic weepiness ("Oh, how I wanted to dip a cloth into that water and wipe away the cares that played across my laotong's features") to give it a quiet staying power. '"(less)
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