--- product_id: 263439304 title: "The Island of Sea Women" price: "153.92 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/263439304-the-island-of-sea-women store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Set on Jeju Island’s sea diving culture Epic female friendship saga NYT Bestseller status The Island of Sea Women **Price:** 153.92 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into a powerful tale of friendship, resilience, and female strength on Jeju Island! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Island of Sea Women - **How much does it cost?** 153.92 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/263439304-the-island-of-sea-women) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rich Cultural Insight:** Discover the unique world of haenyeo, the legendary female divers of Jeju Island. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join thousands who’ve been captivated by this #1 New York Times bestseller. - • **Immersive Historical Journey:** Travel through decades of Korean history from Japanese colonialism to modern times. - • **Critically Acclaimed Narrative:** Praised by The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and Cosmopolitan for its emotional depth. - • **Empowering Female Protagonists:** Experience a rare matrifocal society where women lead and inspire. ## Overview The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See is a mesmerizing historical novel that explores the decades-long friendship of two women divers on Korea’s Jeju Island. Set against the backdrop of Japanese occupation, war, and cultural change, it highlights a matrifocal society where women lead the diving collective. With over 4,300 reviews and a 4.6-star rating, this New York Times bestseller offers a vivid, emotional journey into female empowerment and enduring bonds. ## Description THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A mesmerizing new historical novel" ( O, The Oprah Magazine ) from Lisa See, the bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane , about female friendship and devastating family secrets on a small Korean island. Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends who come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility--but also danger. Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook find it impossible to ignore their differences. The Island of Sea Women takes place over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother's position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point. "This vivid...thoughtful and empathetic" novel ( The New York Times Book Review ) illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge and the men take care of the children. "A wonderful ode to a truly singular group of women" ( Publishers Weekly ), The Island of Sea Women is a "beautiful story...about the endurance of friendship when it's pushed to its limits, and you...will love it" ( Cosmopolitan ). Review: 📚 An Island Led by Sea Women - ✍️ The island of sea women (2019) by Lisa See is a powerful novel that, as a female scuba diver (and after seeing so many recommendations) felt like a must-read. 📖 Set on Jeju Island, south of Korea, the story follows the haenyeo: women who free dive into cold seas to provide for their families in a matrifocal society, where women are the providers and decision-makers. On Jeju, “Halmang” means both “grandmother” and“goddess” - how fabulous is that? 📘At the heart of the novel is the friendship between Young-sook and Mi-ja, spanning the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. 📗 I loved this book. A beautiful, powerful reminder of female strength, community, and endurance in a time and place I knew almost nothing about. Review: Lo recomiendo a ciegas - Un libro muy bello pero duro a la vez ## Features - Item Trademark: SCRIBNER BOOK COMPANY - manufacturer: Scribner Book Company - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 0.68, 0.68 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #173,563 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #339 in Women's Fiction #561 in Historical Fiction #1,211 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,336 Reviews | ## Images ![The Island of Sea Women - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/919SUq3GWrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📚 An Island Led by Sea Women *by A***S on 22 January 2026* ✍️ The island of sea women (2019) by Lisa See is a powerful novel that, as a female scuba diver (and after seeing so many recommendations) felt like a must-read. 📖 Set on Jeju Island, south of Korea, the story follows the haenyeo: women who free dive into cold seas to provide for their families in a matrifocal society, where women are the providers and decision-makers. On Jeju, “Halmang” means both “grandmother” and“goddess” - how fabulous is that? 📘At the heart of the novel is the friendship between Young-sook and Mi-ja, spanning the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. 📗 I loved this book. A beautiful, powerful reminder of female strength, community, and endurance in a time and place I knew almost nothing about. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lo recomiendo a ciegas *by E***Z on 16 July 2026* Un libro muy bello pero duro a la vez ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ emocionante *by P***E on 14 June 2021* um dos melhores livros que li nos últimos anos. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Island of Sea Women: A Novel - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: A Novel - The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/263439304-the-island-of-sea-women](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/263439304-the-island-of-sea-women) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*