Outside Reading Choice: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

I chose to read the novel Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See for outside reading this quarter. My friend absolutely loved the book and recommended it to me, because she read it for third outside reading, so when I saw it on the list I decided it was the right choice. This was the main reason I chose the novel, but it also intrigued me because we have learned so much about Chinese history and culture in AP World History this year. In addition, the Asian culture is really interesting to me because last summer I went on a trip to Japan for two weeks. I am really excited to read this novel because of the recommendation I have received for it and the connections I may have with it.