Women of the Silk
by Gail Tsukiyama
Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 278 pages.
About Women of the Silk
Sent by her family to work in a silk factory just prior to World War II, young Pei grows to womanhood, working fifteen-hour days and sending her pay to the family who abandoned her.In "Women of the Silk" Gail Tsukiyama takes her readers back to rural China in 1926, where a group of women forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines that reverberate and clamor in a vast silk factory from dawn to dusk. Leading the first strike the village has ever seen, the young women use the strength of their ambition, dreams, and friendship to achieve the freedom they could never have hoped for on their own. Tsukiyama's graceful prose weaves the details of "the silk work" and Chinese village life into a story of courage and strength.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gail Tsukiyama |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 278 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,769 |
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What genre is Women of the Silk?
Women of the Silk is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Women of the Silk worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, Women of the Silk has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Women of the Silk?
Women of the Silk has 278 pages.
Who wrote Women of the Silk?
Women of the Silk was written by Gail Tsukiyama. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for Women of the Silk?
The ISBN-13 for Women of the Silk is 9780312099440.0.
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