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Ostrov žen moře
Author: Lisa See
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Ostrov žen moře follows Mi-dži and Jong-suk in the diving community of Korea's Jeju Island. Lisa See connects friendship with physically demanding work and major historical change.
The narrative moves from Japanese colonization through wartime conflicts into later decades. The two women's relationship is tested by circumstances beyond their own decisions that affect the wider community.
The distinctive organization of local society gives their lives a specific cultural context. Historical fiction approaches the culture of women divers through work and relationships, showing how personal friendship meets the changing course of history.
Lisa See: Ostrov žen moře. Czech-language electronic edition, 399 pages, EPUB and MOBI.
Ostrov žen moře follows Mi-dži and Jong-suk in the diving community of Korea's Jeju Island. Lisa See connects friendship with physically demanding work and major historical change.
Book information
- Author
- Lisa Seeová, Lisa See
- Publisher
- Jota
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Original title
- The Island of Sea Women
- ISBN
- 978-80-7565-859-3
- Publication date
- 1. January 2021
- Pages
- 399
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-7565-896-8) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-7565-897-5)
What is Ostrov žen moře about?
The narrative moves from Japanese colonization through wartime conflicts into later decades. The two women's relationship is tested by circumstances beyond their own decisions that affect the wider community.
The distinctive organization of local society gives their lives a specific cultural context. Historical fiction approaches the culture of women divers through work and relationships, showing how personal friendship meets the changing course of history.
Themes and motifs
Women's friendship
Mi-dži and Jong-suk's relationship is tested by historical upheaval.
Work and community
Physically demanding diving is central to local life.
History and individual lives
Colonization and war affect individual choices.
Setting
Korea's Jeju Island, from Japanese colonization through wartime conflicts into later decades.
Main characters
Mi-dži
One of two women whose friendship is rooted in the diving community.
Jong-suk
The other friend, whose relationship is tested by work and historical events.
Who is this book for?
For readers of historical novels about Korea, women's friendships, and community life.
Book context
Lisa See's historical novel approaches the culture of women divers through a fictional story of friendship.
Otázky o knihe
Where is the story set?
In the diving community of Korea's Jeju Island.
Who are the central characters?
Mi-dži and Jong-suk.
What are the language and length?
The Czech-language edition has 399 pages.
What are the formats?
EPUB and MOBI.
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