Girl Who Wrote in Silk | 
bailedI only get through on the first 60 pages and I don't like it at all. It is like cheesy Hallmark movie in a book. The plot sounded very intresting when I bought it however, I am so sad it turned out to be this.
Dual timeline: a young woman finds a remnant of silk embroidery, from late 1800s, in her aunt‘s estate. Its creator Mei Lien told a story in silk thread about finding a path of harmony through opposing forces of brutality and beauty. A literal and metaphorical example of #ThreadTheNeedle #SummerSpecial
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Oh, brother.. the family estate and manor house, a boutique hotel, "that hotel we stayed at outside Bordeaux when I was 14", and Daddy-kins securing a job for her is really making me dislike Inara.... struggling with this one... CHANGE MY MIND! Lol
Next on my audio list... a bit flowery and book clubby for me at first but I'm confident that Mei Lein's story will be amazing!
so-soI found the part of the story that took part in the past with Mei Lien to be more interesting. I learned about something I hadn‘t been aware of before, The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and have since gone on to read and learn more about that, so kudos to the book for that.
I never cared for the present part of the story with Inara though, I never really learned to care for her or her struggle and the sections of the book with her dragged to me.
8/53
The most emotional book I have read in my life💔
pickfinished this book for #dashingdecember
This story had some historical elements, family secrets,a love story, it also wove in wonderful Chinese culture. It was a little too perfect in the character connection and the ending was predictable, but over all enjoyable.
These are my two reads for #novelnovember readathon 🤞🏼
I have a new granddaughter ready to be born any day! But planning on at least getting these two finished by Saturday the 22📚
FEATURING: THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK by Kelli Estes
An appealing, alluring read with charming, unforgettable characters
The book is as captivating as the book's title and cover, and THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK becomes even more intriguing each time you turn the page and clues are revealed.
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pickAbsolutely loved this book! Another ebook from Overdrive, and I'm so happy I stumbled upon it. A young girl inherits a house from her great aunt on Orca Island, outside of Seattle. She finds a beautifully preserved silk sleeve embroidered with a story that she feels compelled to solve. The story is that of Mei, a young Chinese woman who was forced from her home in Seattle and onto a ship set for China.
pickChinese/Pacific Northwest historical fiction. I loved it.
pickWhat a good book! It tells two parallel stories, one of a Chinese character in the late 1800‘s and the other of a modern day American character. The Chinese characters story was particularly compelling and well written. This was a big hit with our book club. Led to a great discussion! Recommended.
FEATURING: THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK
THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK is beautifully written and beautifully told by Ms. Estes. The characters come alive, and the storyline is quite intriguing.
THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK has secrets about a family home, a family connection, and an embroidered shirt sleeve that tells a story Inara just HAS to unravel. Just what were all of these secrets?
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so-soUnpopular opinion alert! The story of a strong, brave Chinese American woman living in the PNW during the era of the Chinese Exclusion Act interwoven with the story of a modern-day entitled brat (who we‘re supposed to like). This book only merits a so-so because the author wrote about an interesting period of history. That part of the storyline was pretty engaging. I did not like the modern MC at all. The ending felt trite & contrived.
Day14 #adventrecommends @emilyrose_x This is one of those memorable stories that stays with you forever 😢❤️
Vickie!! You have surprised me twice this month!! I can‘t wait to try this tea!! I love the beautiful shawl!! The card and paper are awesome! I‘ve never seen any like that before! Thank you sooo much for the birthday surprise!! Can‘t wait to read the book!! 💗💗💗 you‘re so sweet 😘
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pickIt ended up being a good story. I like books where I can learn different thing about different cultures.
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One of my favorite stories 😭
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Today‘s Prompt: Girl for All Seasons
“THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK was difficult to put down simply because you will want to find out about the embroidered sleeve. Ms. Estes skillfully goes back and forth revealing the past and the present.”
Historical fiction fans will really enjoy this book.
https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-girl-who-wrote-in-silk-by-kelli.ht...
pickWOW If you like Kristin Hannah you will love Kelli Estes and her debut novel. I may or may not have sobbed a trifle...
Above an example of silk embroidery from 19th century which helps tell this story. Just read it @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickMost of us in the US never learned much about the discrimination faced by Chinese immigrants, specifically the Exclusion Act of 1882.
The novel tells the stories of two women, one in the present and one in the past, who are connected in ways that neither could imagine. After her aunt dies, Inara finds a beautifully embroidered sleeve hidden inside the stairs. The more she learns about Mei Lien, the closer she gets to a tragic secret.
pickI can‘t recall how I found this recommendation, but I am so thankful I did. It‘s one of my favorites. Beautifully written, The Girl Who Wrote in Silk reminds me a bit of Lisa See, but the originality of the tale is one of its many strengths. Easily a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 novel. ❤️
pickI really enjoyed listening to this one. It is two stories of the past and present that are interconnected with a little romance thrown in. Also a very sad story about how cruelly Chinese people were treated in North America in the 1800's.
I've really been enjoying this audio book so far. I love dual narratives that intertwine. I lucked out as this was just a random library download from what was available.
pickThrough this book, I learned about the beautiful storytelling that is done with Chinese embroidery, and about the prejudice that the Chinese people endured in Washington State in the late 1800‘s. Based on historical fact, this is a story of love, family and culture, told through two women who lived at different times in the same place.
New Book Club read! There were so many reserves on this at all of my local libraries, that I resorted to an Amazon purchase!
pickThe terrible things people are capable of doing to one another on both the large & small scale as well as the love & openness that can heal those wounds are brought together in a story stitched in silk & 2 women determined to reveal the truth. Now I'm gonna go sit in a corner & cry as I deal with the devastation Estes' beautiful & powerful storytelling has wrought upon my soul. If this is her debut, I can't wait to see what she does next.
Anniversary gifts from @WanderingBookaneer ❤️❤️❤️ - turns out the fourth wedding anniversary is silk! (This is just my kind of silk, by the way, so home run!)
"The Girl Who Wrote in Silk is a beautiful story that brought me to tears more than once, and was a testament to the endurance of the human spirit and the human heart." -- Susanna Kearsley
pickLoved this so much on audio. Historical fiction, telling of the atrocities Chinese and Chinese Americans faced in the West in the late 1800s. Deeply moving, thought provoking, and character driven. A win in my book. I learned so much about that time period. Loved it. 💜
Enjoying this SO MUCH on audio. The narration is excellent and the story is soooooo compelling. If you love historical fiction, enjoy this as well. 💜
pickI listened to the audio book for this one. My first audio book! LOVED it! I think I am hooked on listening now too!
pickI ended this book with a choked throat and a chest full of sorrow over how humanity can treat its own. A beautiful story that illustrated for me some of the depths humans can steep to when harboring hatred. It is timeless. The race and cultures are what changes.
pickGreat storytelling! Moves back and forth between present day and life in late 1800's. Tells the story of how the past and present protagonists are connected. Also tells about lives of Chinese immigrants during this time, which is painfully moving.
