pickSort of a middle of the road pick. I was intrigued by the premise and appreciated the research but I still wanted something more from this. I did find it a quick read and enjoyed the time spent with it. There was also a bit more body horror than I was expecting.
pickA good one! A good one for our book club I think - we‘ll see how the rest feel when we meet at the end of March.
pickSet in 15th century China, this is the story of Tan Yunxian, a remarkable woman who was schooled by her grandparents from a young age as a doctor. She loses her mother when she is a girl, marries into a successful family at 15, and grows in medical knowledge and skill throughout her life. We follow the seasons of her life, through difficulty and success, as she builds relationships with the women around her. Very interesting historical fiction.
pickA well researched book on the opium plant and its impact on all aspects of society during the eighteen and nineteenth century. It was this plant that provided a lion share of the capital needed for European colonization. A lot of the wealthiest Americans made their fortune from this trade before they diversified into other ventures.
This is for our book club and I put the other two aside to start this one. Easily getting into it!
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