Songs of Willow Frost
Songs of Willow Frost
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
338
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford follows William Eng, a 12-year-old Chinese-American boy in 1930s Seattle, who suspects his mother, Liu Song, is alive despite being told she died when he was seven. After seeing a film featuring an actress who looks like his mother, William escapes the Sacred Heart Orphanage with his friend Charlotte to uncover the truth and find her, leading to revelations about his past and family.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
23,660 ratings
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Review Roundup
Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford is praised for its evocative storytelling and rich historical setting in 1920s and 1930s Seattle. Critics note Ford's ability to create compelling, complex characters, though some argue the plot is predictable and occasionally melodramatic. Despite these critiques, the emotional depth and cultural insights are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read Songs of Willow Frost?
Fans of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford himself will appreciate Songs of Willow Frost. This reader enjoys historical fiction, emotionally layered narratives, and themes of family, identity, and resilience, particularly set against a vividly depicted 1920s and 1930s backdrop.
23,660 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
338
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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