China Dolls: A Novel
Lisa See • Random House • ISBN-13 978‑0812982824
China Dolls: A Novel
ISBN-10: 0812982827 · ISBN-13: 978‑0812982824 · 2015
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Lisa See's "China Dolls" transports readers to the vibrant, competitive world of San Francisco's Chinatown nightclubs in 1938, following the intertwined lives of three young women—Grace, Helen, and Ruby—as they pursue their dreams of stardom. This compelling novel masterfully explores themes of friendship, ambition, betrayal, and the complex realities faced by Chinese-American women navigating identity and opportunity during a pivotal era in American history. It offers a richly detailed portrait of a glamorous yet challenging world, revealing the enduring bonds that shape a lifetime.
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