Lisa See was raised in Chinatown, a member of a very traditional Chinese family, and she uses her experience and understanding of that culture to create wonderful, well-rounded characters. The plot development is rich and well-paced. There are no two-dimensional characters. As with all good stories, Shanghai Girls is more than just an entertaining tale. It reminds the reader that first impressions can be misleading, that you can't look through someone else's eyes, and that the intricate relationships within a family, for better or worse, are among the mose complicated and rewarding of our lives.

I enjoyed the book. I did find it very interesting. I felt like I got a bit of a mini-history lesson on a subject not often written about. I would recommend the book although in the end the book just dropped off. I wish it had completed the story and not left you hanging......

Sad story that never turns around

The writing is beautiful. It feels like you are right there in the book with the characters. I was sad when the book ended because I was enjoying it so much.