Rant or Review: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

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This video is a review of Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. I received a gifted copy from Scribner. This in no way affects the objectivity of this review.
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[@jreniere]

I just finished reading this book and really wanted to talk about it with someone but I don’t know anyone else who has read it. I was so happy to find your video. I think you really hit the nail on the head with your review!

[@BandysBooks]

I’m so happy to hear that my video helped you work through your thoughts on this book. I really enjoy Lisa See’s writing and this particular book was such a unique and interesting topic.

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

I read and loved Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. It's one of the few books that has stayed with me for these many years since I read it. I can still remember details from that book. I started The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane (I think that's the title), it was a slow start, and it was a library book so I DNF it so I could return it, but it's one I definitely want to try again at some point. I will be reading Lady Tan for sure, thank you for this review, and for the "warning" on the squeamish parts, I may have to skip over some of them, but we'll see. Thank you for another awesome video.

[@BandysBooks]

I definitely think this book is worth the read. Also, if you haven’t read The Island of Sea Women, that’s spectacular as well (although there are some brutal parts of it toward the end).

[@suen5006]

Nice review! This is the third book by Lisa See that our book club has read and all but one of us enjoyed this book. We loved Snow Flower and the Island of Sea Women too. I think I hear someone snoring in the background of your video.

[@BandysBooks]

@@suen5006 hi. It’s my dog snoring in my video. I’ve started a disclaimer on new videos because so many people have pointed it out. :) I’m glad you enjoyed the book. Lisa See really does write some fantastic historical fiction.

[@DivyaBudhrajaMathur]

my first booktube video i've seen! I'm a fan :) Thank you for diving in to a book that I loved so much!

[@BandysBooks]

@@DivyaBudhrajaMathur aww thank you! I’m so happy you’ve found your way to booktube! 💜 I’m also glad to hear that you enjoyed Lady Tan. It truly is a fantastic read!

[@jhalanafrederick7653]

I read this book, and it is now in my top 10 ranked books! The writing was impeccable and it somehow made me feel like I was there. Loved the review!

[@BandysBooks]

Yes! Lisa See is such a brilliant writer. I'm glad you've enjoyed the book and review. :)

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

Great review! I may need to keep an eye out for that one! I think I would really like it!

[@ameliezonato7450]

I almost selected that one for June’s BOTM; it’s going in my August box as an add-on 😊 I love the way you talk about books BTW; you’re good at explaining what aspects you liked or disliked, which makes it easy for me to see if it would be a good fit me. ❤

[@BandysBooks]

I hope you enjoy it! And thank you! Sometimes I feel like I’m just rambling endlessly, so I’m happy to hear that it makes sense. 😅

[@rachelebandy8405]

I have loved all of her books that I've read. Looking forward to this one!

[@BandysBooks]

Yes! She’s a great author.

[@novelideea]

I have it on my long list! Not sure when I’ll get to it though. 😊

[@BandysBooks]

I hope you enjoy it when you get there!

[@emmafreeth7493]

I'm reading this at the moment and it is a fabulous book. I get easily irritated with characters and their actions in other novels - but not this one. Absolutely 5 star!!

[@BandysBooks]

@@emmafreeth7493 I’m so glad to hear that! Lisa See is one of my favorite historical fiction authors.

[@aaf6711]

In re male drs of today, you are so right! Nothing much has changed in 600-some years. Unreal

[@BandysBooks]

It is the worst! I almost feel like I’m preparing for war every time I go to the doctor’s office.

[@awebofstories]

I just added a Lisa See book, I think it was this one, to the possibility list for one of my book clubs! I've read one of hers before, but it was quite some time ago and I think I'm due for another one.

[@BandysBooks]

Yes! I really love her writing. This one is great. I also loved The Island of Sea Women.

[@jsb4003]

Discussing at book group Wed. Have read all her books. Interesting characters and topics in all her writings.

[@BandysBooks]

Great book for a discussion! Yes, Lisa See is fantastic.

[@MargaretPinard]

wait--why was scrivener handing out hardcovers?? :P here on hannah's glowing recommendation... 🥰

[@BandysBooks]

Prior to publication, it’s normal for publishing companies to reach out to book blogs, reviewers, and influencers to send out copies for review. I happened to be lucky enough to receive a copy of this one from them. And thank you so much! Hannah is the sweetest and I’m so glad to have you here!

[@MargaretPinard]

@@BandysBooks I’m thinking of scrivener the writing software…did you perhaps say scribner the imprint?? Lol

[@BandysBooks]

@@MargaretPinard I just saw this. Yes Scribner the imprint.

[@kristinpoturalski1651]

Lady Tan is one of my favorite books this year!! ❤

[@BandysBooks]

I’m so glad to hear that! I really enjoyed it too!

[@suzannahdarcy6903]

I listened to this because my book club is discussing Lady Tan tonight and I didn't read it. I did read Snow Flower & the Secret Fan years ago. I'm super disappointed to learn that I'm going to hear another discussion on foot binding. I don't understand why the author has to write more than one book on that subject. Yuck. Lisa See is definitely a one and done author for me. Your video confirmed my decision to skip this read was a good one.

[@BandysBooks]

I'm sorry that See doesn't work as an author for you. I think she discusses the subject more than once because she really grounds her stories in the time and place and foot binding was authentic. But it's always good to know if a particular subject isn't something you enjoy. Better luck with your next book club read.

[@zehrazilifli421]

I am not agree with anything you said. I am convinced that EVERY WOMAN should read the medical parts because they are very important especially for us women. Every page of this book is necessary to read, because THIS IS LIFE. You can not ignore the "bloody sides" of life because every woman has every month to do with this. And women has also to do with births, of course we all have mothers. Blood is the essence of beeing, especially woman beeing. With this book you can understand the match between women feelings and illnesses, how you can get balance in your life. Quote: "We have blood we can see when our skin gets cut. But Blood is a bigger essence. In women, Blood is the leader. It is what allows a woman to become pregnant and feed a fetus. It turns into mother´s milk upon her giving birth. You must aside the ides of function. We re not concerned with veins, muscles and bones, or organs with specific occupations." Also, I am not agree with the simile men doctor from the past in China and today in our world. Men doctor didn´t have any chance to contact a women patient directly. This was the reason. And not only because men don´t understand women ilnesses than other women. I head an other experiencess. We all are individuals. When you want be objective, please think about.

[@BandysBooks]

@@zehrazilifli421 thank you for sharing your thoughts. I’m honestly quite confused by your response. I said over and over how much I enjoyed this book and how highly I recommend it, so I’m not sure why you don’t agree with anything I said. I said several times how good the depiction of the things women go through was. I do provide content warnings for books that have graphic depictions of certain subjects because as you have said in your comment, we all have different experiences. You mentioned that I should be more objective in your comment, but those warnings are quite literally objective. I don’t personally feel bothered by the depiction, but it is a fact that some other people will be due to differing life experiences. As for your comment about male doctors, yes, male doctors at the time were restricted from direct interaction with female patients(which I did mention in the review), but they still had mothers, grandmothers, wives, aunts, sisters, etc. There were certainly more misconceptions around female health at the time because of the separation of genders and moments in history like this can help us understand why there are so many issues with women’s health care still in modern society. Again, touching on that comment about objectivity. I spoke about my own personal viewpoint based on my life experiences. Just because you haven’t had those experiences doesn’t mean they didn’t happen or don’t exist. The fact is that many women throughout all the many years of history across almost every culture have received lackluster health care due to misconceptions about women’s health, many of them spread by men.

[@teacherlisa163]

Are you wearing pajamas?

[@BandysBooks]

I am. Sometimes I shoot these videos late at night and I like to be comfortable.

[@teacherlisa163]

@@BandysBooks Ha ha. I understand. :) It was just surprising to see. I wanted to make sure I was seeing correctly! :)