
Dreams of Joy
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Janet Song
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By:
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Lisa See
In her beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, and, most recently, Shanghai Girls, Lisa See has brilliantly illuminated the potent bonds of mother love, romantic love, and love of country. Now, in her most powerful novel yet, she returns to these timeless themes, continuing the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy.
Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, and anger at her mother and aunt for keeping them from her, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth father—the artist Z.G. Li, with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the communist regime. Devastated by Joy’s flight and terrified for her safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, no matter the personal cost. From the crowded city to remote villages, Pearl confronts old demons and almost insurmountable challenges as she follows Joy, hoping for reconciliation. Yet even as Joy’s and Pearl’s separate journeys converge, one of the most tragic episodes in China’s history threatens their very lives.
Acclaimed for her richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, Lisa See once again renders a family challenged by tragedy and time, yet ultimately united by the resilience of love.
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Critic reviews
“See’s emotional themes are powerful... the bonds of sisterhood [and] the psychological journey of becoming an American.” (The Washington Post)
“A broadly sweeping tale.... The detail is thoughtful and intricate.” (The New York Times)
“[See evokes] a time and place with tantalizing detail.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
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Great book
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The entire story was riveting! Lisa See did some wonderful background work about life
during the Cultural Revolution in China and particularly in the countryside. This is her
best to date and I've read them all.
Wonderful sequel..
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Excellent, a season of Ferrante & See
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. I really like Lisa See as an author and I appreciate the story she tells in this book.What other book might you compare Dreams of Joy to and why?
Any other book by Lisa SeeWhat does Janet Song bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She made me feel as if I was part of the story.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No extreme reaction....just interested in the story. Realize it is fiction --- but many of the things that happened were truly part of the culture at that time.Any additional comments?
I would read or listen to any book written by Lisa SeeA WINNING STORY
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amazing book
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Mother love in a time of famine
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Some must learn the hard way.
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relationships, history, many plot twists,
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novels written about this time in history. Lisa's writing is so descriptive , I felt
I was watching a movie in my head as I listened. I still can't get some of the
passages out of my mind. Highly recommend.
Excellent
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loved this book
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