The Island of Sea Women is a captivating historical novel that explores friendship, resilience, and sacrifice against the backdrop of Koreas Jeju Island. It follows Young-sook and Mi-ja, two best friends who become part of the islands all-female diving collective, the haenyeo, risking their lives to harvest seafood from the ocean. As they navigate the joys and hardships of their trade, their bond is tested by political turmoil, war, and personal betrayals. Spanning decades, the story delves into Koreas complex history, from Japanese colonial rule to the Korean War and beyond. Lisa See masterfully brings to life the struggles of these remarkable women, crafting an emotional and beautifully researched novel about love, survival, and the price of forgiveness.
Details e-book The Island of Sea Women
🗸 Author(s): Lisa See
🗸 Title: The Island of Sea Women: A Novel
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (10120 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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