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When we Were Young and Brave
When we Were Young and Brave
Hazel Gaynor | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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The Bird in the Bamboo Cage
4.5/5 Stars! I knew nothing about the Japanese occupation of China during WWII, but this historical, women's, fiction novel really helped fill in that gap. Take a look at my #bookreview on my blog here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/10/09/the-bird-in-the-bamboo-cage/
  
Empress Orchid
Empress Orchid
Anchee Min | 2004 | Biography, Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics
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10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Colourful and captivating
I was instantly engrossed in this book, being taken back to 19th century China, where being chosen to be the Emperor's concubine was a great privilege.
The book is written from a first-person perspective, and allows you to visualise everything described - from the gardens, to the dress, and occasionally, the smells.
Beautifully written.