China Dolls
by Lisa See
China Dolls by Lisa See holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 20.6K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 376 pages.
About China Dolls
An exciting new novel set in the "Chop Suey Circuit" of San Francisco right before World War II, from the beloved bestselling author of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls.In 1938, Ruby, Helen and Grace, three girls from very different backgrounds, find themselves competing at the same audition for showgirl roles at San Francisco's exclusive "Oriental" nightclub, the Forbidden City. Grace, an American-born Chinese girl has fled the Midwest and an abusive father. Helen is from a Chinese family who have deep roots in San Francisco's Chinatown. And, as both her friends know, Ruby is Japanese passing as Chinese. At times their differences are pronounced, but the girls grow to depend on one another in order to fulfill their individual dreams. Then, everything changes in a heartbeat with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Suddenly the government is sending innocent Japanese to internment camps under suspicion, and Ruby is one of them. But which of her friends betrayed her?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lisa See |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 376 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,563 |
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What genre is China Dolls?
China Dolls is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is China Dolls worth reading?
Based on 20.6K reader ratings, China Dolls has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is China Dolls?
China Dolls has 376 pages.
Who wrote China Dolls?
China Dolls was written by Lisa See. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for China Dolls?
The ISBN-13 for China Dolls is 9780812992890.0.
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