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readsAlotNY
Posted April 10, 2010
Revealing Red Princess
This book combines, romance, history, mystery and the exotic east. Lee is a good writer who has done extensive research to give us a book full of detail and interest.
Sometimes the information seem like a list but most often I was intrigued by the characters as the romance developed and definitely captivated by the information on Chinese culture, government and everyday life.
The juxtaposition between American every day life and the life of city and country Chinese is startling and eye opening. I had no idea the higher government officials had deteriorated into allowing their children to be princes and princesses of extreme wealth while regulating everyday Chinese to virtual poverty. The disclosure of the factory conditions is even more substandard than I had ever thought.
Book two is even more revealing.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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TeechTX
Posted November 11, 2009
Wonderful escape to modern China for those who love to travel by mystery!
It is no surprise that Flower Net was singled out as a best first mystery novel -- it is a wonderful read for any mystery lover. I enjoyed it thoroughly and look forward to the rest of the series. Lisa See has created characters we can care about, placed them in fascinating circumstances, and brought it all to a resolution that leaves one wanting to know what happens to Liu Hulan next. Brew up a pot of tea and get ready to follow the twists and turns of Beijing's hutangs and L.A.'s back alleys!
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Anonymous
Posted September 25, 2011
different for lisa see, but well worth a read.
a mystery, travel log, and historical fiction all wrapped into one great book. i bought the #2 in the series.
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Not what I was hoping for
I bought this after having read "Shanghai Girls." Totally different. Also, it seemed very slow to me, and I couldn't develop any connection with the story or the characters. I struggled to read it for a couple of weeks, and finally gave it up.
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MrsJason
Posted November 25, 2010
Great great great!
This is a great book about loyalty, history, and courage. It's a great read, interlaced with the histories of China. It's a keeper!
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RobynKelly
Posted December 19, 2009
good read
great story, well written, a view into asian culture
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Anonymous
Posted September 6, 2009
Red Princess mysteries
all 3 volumes of the series are terrific page-turners, especially if you're interested in modern China. I wish the author had continued the series, I don't care as much for her other novels.
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Anonymous
Posted December 8, 2000
A touch of everything
I thought it was an excellent thriller. Never one dull moment.
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