I was super fascinated about these chinese passengers on the titanic and who survived and how this book was inspired by that. This is exactly why I enjoy reading about historical fiction because I end up learning so much about history that might not have been taught during school.
It was also very enlightening to read about her experience on board while being chinese and facing prejudice and discrimination. For some reason, I was shocked by this because I didn't expect it even though I should've known better. It was obvious how much discrimination Asian people faced from Westerners throughout the ages.
I also loved reading about Valora and her interaction and relationship with her brother. And the actual sinking element wasn't a major part of the book at all which somewhat surprised me since it's such a big scene but I think ultimately it worked out well.
It was also very enlightening to read about her experience on board while being chinese and facing prejudice and discrimination. For some reason, I was shocked by this because I didn't expect it even though I should've known better. It was obvious how much discrimination Asian people faced from Westerners throughout the ages.
I also loved reading about Valora and her interaction and relationship with her brother. And the actual sinking element wasn't a major part of the book at all which somewhat surprised me since it's such a big scene but I think ultimately it worked out well.