The Island of Sea Women

Set on the Korean island of Jeju, this sweeping historical novel follows the lifelong friendship of Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls who join their village's all-female diving collective. As they face the physical dangers of the sea and the political upheavals of the mid-20th century-including Japanese colonialism and the Korean War-their bond is tested by tragedy and secrets. Lisa See masterfully explores the resilience of women and the complex nature of forgiveness in this poignant, meticulously researched epic.

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