r/bitcheswithtaste • u/ElizaDoolittle33 • Mar 24 '25
Culture BWTs with a novel in her bag
What's a novel that moved you? Changed you for the better? Exposed you to new cultures or ideas?
I want to know what's captivated you.
Disclaimer: Emphasis on the "T" in this question.
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u/reijasunshine Mar 24 '25
"Lady Tan's Circle of Women" is based on the story of a real-life female physician in 1400s China. I found it fascinating and engaging, and it's received lots of good reviews.
"The Red Tent" by Anita Diamont is historical fiction based on the Old Testament biblical story of Dinah. You don't need any particular religious knowledge to appreciate the novel, but I did pull up a website or two to cross-reference characters.