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title: "China Dolls: A Novel"
brand: "lisa see"
price: "S$45"
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# China Dolls: A Novel

**Brand:** lisa see
**Price:** S$45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** China Dolls: A Novel by lisa see
- **How much does it cost?** S$45 with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

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    Lisa See's research on SF The Forbidden City scene in the 30s and 40s pays off in a good story
  

*by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018*

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.

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    Disappointing
  

*by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015*

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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    A truly comprehensive story! Loved it!
  

*by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019*

I’ve always enjoyed books by Lisa See and this one didn’t disappoint. China Dolls is the story of three young women in San Francisco that seek employment as entertainers (dancing, singing, etc.) in the Chinese American nightclub era. While the story and characters are fictional, they are based on a true time period and a true places in San Francisco. The story is one of friendship, perseverance through World War II and all that came with it, love and deep dark secrets! Each of the girls in their own right have a very unique story with secrets that make up who they are. This book deals with family drama, friendship ups and downs, war, racism, love, ambition, courage and loyalty. I loved the individual stories of the girls and how they seem to slowly unfold into each other’s stories until they were all intertwined.  The struggles these women faced in their lives before and while they were friends are tremendous and sad but also invigorating because it’s what drove them to be; individually and as a trip. I struggled with the racism depicted in the story – it was really disturbing and at times uncomfortable to read about; but it was also very educational as it opened my eyes to the kind of world these young women had to live in and what life was like if you were a Japanese American during World War II. Overall I really enjoyed the book, and the characters!

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