Scavenger's Daughters, The (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
I really enjoyed this book. As others have mentioned it is written rather simplistically (and contains far too many exclamation marks, an unfortunate pet peeve of mine) but even so the moral of the story is too beautiful for me not to have enjoyed it. The concept of building a family based on companionship and cooperation rather than duty forced by blood really resonated with me. I loved the way in which Benfu, Calli and their adopted daughters face their daily struggles together, helping and supporting each other and making sure that everybody feels not only loved but also significant and vital to the group. Considering so many of the daughters have physical disabilities this is particularly poignant. Nobody is made to feel like a burden, rather they are given an important daily task which they can successfully accomplish. This goes a long way to healing the wounds left on these girls by the abandonment of them by their birth parents. Although not particularly detailed, I did enjoy the history that Benfu tells his daughters about the Cultural Revolution in China and how it affected their society. I hope to learn more in the next books in the series, which I will be reading. I had no idea what sort of novel I'd downloaded Free, but when I began reading, I could not put it down. Oh, sure, dinner burned, but I had to finish a certain chapter or scene. I adored this book.Inspired by a true story, and set against the backdrop of a country in transition, The Scavenger’s Daughters is a sweeping present day saga of triumph in the face of hardship, and the unbreakable bonds of family against all odds.Celia Yeary
What do You think about Scavenger's Daughters, The (2013)?
The first of this wonderful series! Love immersing myself in these characters and their world!
—jgilles97
china culture is so interesting. how can a culture be so cruel and it's people so kind?
—Loges
This is a good book with a good positive and uplifting ending.
—GEORGIA
