celine_reads_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Child death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Genocide, Injury/injury detail, Misogyny, and War
major_tom's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It’s just amazing. The writing, the structure, the stories themselves - it is one of those books that perfectly illustrates the nature of mother/daughter relationship. But it also reflects so much on harsh challenges of immigration and cultural adaptation (focusing on Chinese immigration to America).
I am very happy to have stumbled upon this book, and I’ll make sure to check out other works of Amy Tan.
I am very happy to have stumbled upon this book, and I’ll make sure to check out other works of Amy Tan.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
melanie182's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Genocide, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Rape
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