Four Treasures of the Sky

A propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, about a Chinese girl fighting to claim her place in the 1880s American West.

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336 pages

Average rating: 7.61

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E S Honour
Feb 19, 2024
8/10 stars
Perils of young Chinese girl whose parents convicted of political crimes.Makes her way to the city, is kidnapped and sent t San Francisco as a prostitute. She escapes to Boise and continues to work toward returning to China. Historically accurate concerning laws against Chinese imagrants and their abuse at the hands of white Americans.
Nur.A
Aug 06, 2023
9/10 stars
Truly heartbreaking. This book had me so engrossed from start to finish; I didn't know that the last part of it was inspired by true events which made it all the more heartbreaking. The story felt incredibly relevant despite it being set in the 1800s and my heart bleeds for all the hate the Chinese people (and minorities) get then, and now. The writing was beautiful and although the overall tone of the book was sombre, it didn't feel heavy (until right at the end). Loved it and would probably re-read.
Sjfasano
Apr 15, 2023
Loved this book.
Afisha
Apr 20, 2022
9/10 stars
Hi everyone I just want to say that this novel is amazing, it's show us the strength and it's very interesting if you are novel or not still you will like it. I hope this review help you ✨

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