I've read the blurb of this book, and it sounded really intriguing and abusive. I wonder how the girl turns out in the end. I think that this might be similar to another book I read, called "Chinese Cinderella".
Bitter Melon
By Cara Chow
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6 - 8 | Grade 5 | n/a | 4.8 | 76814 |
Frances, a Chinese-American student at an academically competitive school in San Francisco, has always had it drilled into her to be obedient to her mother and to be a straight-A student so that she can go to Med school. But is being a doctor what she wants? It has never even occurred to Frances to question her own feelings and desires until she accidentally winds up in speech class and finds herself with a hidden talent. Does she dare to challenge the mother who has sacrificed everything for her? Set in the 1980s.
Publisher: EgmontUSA
ISBN-13: 9781606844120
ISBN-10: 1606844121
Published on 12/26/2012
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (4)
This is a great book! It shows the hardships in life if u have a tough parent and sometimes you have to prove to what ur saying is rite! But, this book also gives a bad vibe to Chinese parents.....
I don't like this. It gave a bad vibe to Chinese people. >:((((( I probably won't read this ever again.
It is a very nice book but somewha sad also shows the hardships of life. Also inthis book it shows us how lucky WE are to be getting food and have a nice mom so the next time she buys something for you tell her how much you love her. But don't tell it to France's mom