It was a wonderful story of life for all these young and old women. Having choices that they would never have experienced. It was hard work but it came with many benefits. It's a story about Pei and all the women she meets and becomes friends with at the Silk Factory. I highly recommend this book for any book club.

When I first read the book, I found the character names more complicated than needed. It also felt very muddled; filled with more information than needed or at other times, not enough. I found our discussion at book club helped clarify certain events and then I saw the book in a better light. I would recommend it for any book club discussion.