Shanghai Girls Book Reviews

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It’s a heavy book but worth the read. I enjoyed reading this book. I love learning about other cultures so reading the journey of Pearl and May and the many challenges they encountered was bittersweet. At times I felt that it was a bit heavy emotionally but the author does a great job articulating the pain and emotion that it was hard to put down and definitely worth the read. The ending was a build up for so much more and I’m aware there is a sequel. I don’t know if I can read another book like this just yet. But definitely looking forward to learning more on how the story unfolds for all involved.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Seriously could not put this book down!!!

Very Disappointing. Based on all the reviews, and having read and loved Snowflower and the Secret Fan, I had high expectations for this book. And have to say was very disappointed. The story starts fast and exciting, but then it just gets worse and worse, with one bad happening after another and what is supposed to help get you through it, is the love of the sisters, which I understand, I have a sister too, but in no way was that bond painted strong enough to withstand all the terrible things that go wrong. When you think it can't get any worse it does. And to make matters worse it ends on a cliff hanger with nothing resolved. I read this book on vacation and couldn't shake the disturbing feeling after reading it the whole time!

Just okay. Based on the reviews, I was expecting alot from this book, but was left slightly disappointed. I thought the story/plot was excellent! However, I could not bring myself to fall in love with the characters. I feel it was very loosely written. I also feel the beginning was wonderfully written, but as the book goes on it feels rushed...20 years pass in the book, and it doesn't feel that way. I read Snowflower & The Secret Fan, and I was expecting the same type of detail, but I was left disappointed in this book, I'm sorry to report :(

Shanghi girls. The book started out great, the ending left me flat! A cheep trick, to read the next book! I hate that! And I will not be reading the next book!

An amazing look into the past.. Though this book is filled with amazing history about Chinese immigration and the transition into being a Chinese-American person, it is difficult not to get lost in the beauty and heart break. You are able to feel the joy and pain of the main character flowing out of the page.

Travel back in time. Loved this story of two sisters. The end leaves you itching to read the sequel to find out how it all works out.

Excellent. A must read. Vivid characters and a real page turner. Couldn't put it down. I understand what the other reviewer meant about the ending but I don't mind. I plan to purchase the next book as soon as I finish this review. What a great mixture of history and fiction.

Great book!. I could not put it down and I had to start the following book for the sequel right away!!!!

Incredible!. You cannot help but just love this novel! It is amazing in every way! The superb character development and gripping story make you never want to stop reading it. This well-researched novel is so accurate and intricately created you could probably base a research paper on it. One of my personal favorite books!

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Would be great as a movie!

Shanghai Girls. This is a very sweeping novel...engrossing from the very first page ! This story takes you across continents and through history while all the time creating a most satisfying read. I didn't expect the story to be such an intense and riveting read but I was happily surprised. I could not put it down I was so wrapped up in Pearl and May's life and what would happen next. Warning there are some very intense and difficult moments but the strength and resiliency of us humans and particularly women is inspiring. I carried these ladies and their life's with me for weeks after the last page was read. Great read !

Shanghai Girls. I appreciated the historical insight on being in Shanghai in the 1930's. The cultural insights are also very valuable to me (currently living in SHA) and will enjoy discussing with my colleagues. The immigration process is an eye-opener as well as the role Chinese men had in the US military . Interesting and entertaining - highly recommend this book!

Ending?. This book's abrupt ending is merely a segue into the next book, making it not a complete novel in & of itself. Rather it's the first in a series. That said, the characters -including locations - are wonderfully deep and detailed in depiction. This has it all: the journey; duties to family; superstition and culture; war; gore; love; adventure; romance. An epic: similar to Game of Thrones from the Song of Ice & Fire series... only shorter, Chinese, and without (non-human) dragons.

I Love This Book!!!. This book is a must read. Through the pages of the story and the authors words I felt like I was transported back in time to Shanghai and America in the 1920's - 1940's. The story is beautifully written and make you feel struggles, pain, triumphs and the sister love between May and Pearl.

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