Miss Chopsticks ~ Xinran

Miss Chopsticks ~ Xinran

Medium soft cover
Good condition

A delightful and absorbing tale set in modern China. The story follows the lives of three peasant girls, known as Three, Five, and Six, who are named in the order of their birth due to their father's disappointment at not having a son. Their father tells them that women are like chopsticks: utilitarian and easily broken, while men are the strong rafters that hold up the roof of a house.

When circumstances lead the sisters to seek work in the distant city of Nanjing, they encounter a new urban environment that opens their eyes to new possibilities. While Three contributes to the success of a small restaurant, Five and Six learn new talents at a health spa and a bookshop/tearoom. As the money they earn starts arriving back at the village, their father is forced to recognize that daughters are not so dispensable after all.

The novel provides a vivid portrayal of the sisters' journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as well as a glimpse into the customs, culture, and future of Nanjing.