A review by julesmcf
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

This was the most captivating book I've read in a long time, covering  a range of topics: friendship,
betrayal and forgiveness
, the strength and endurance of women, their spiritual connection to the island and sea, and a changing time and world. I've learned so much about Korean history and the hanyeo. This is an extremely well- researched and written book. I highly recommend you to read it!

However, it is not a light read as it deals in detail with the cruelties that were committed in the  end of the 1940s and 50s on Jeju.
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