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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Enjoyed this one, although it took me four months to read since I kept putting it down. Classic Amy Tan read...story of three generations of women finding peace with each other and in themselves. Didn't top The Joy Luck Club, but came pretty close!
I love Amy Tan but I thought that it was not the best of her work. The book didn't get me into the scene from the get go. The first couple of chapters were dragging. It got better and with a few interesting parts but to me it was just an ok read.
Slow begining but the mothers story was facinating.
I read this for a sociology course back in college. Although I haven't read anything else by Amy Tan, this one was particularly good. Kind of reminds me of The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (with the multiple stories woven throughout the principle narrative). You'll enjoy this one.
3.5 stars
Loved the mother's part, Ruth's character was boring and I didn't enjoy that portion as much. Listened to the audio book and loved the narration.
Loved the mother's part, Ruth's character was boring and I didn't enjoy that portion as much. Listened to the audio book and loved the narration.
Amy Tan has had my undivided attention since I first picked up a copy of The Joy Luck Club years ago. She does not capture her readers’ hearts and minds with building suspense, senseless murders, cops and robbers or any of the other standard “best seller” formulas. Instead, she chooses to expose a piece of her heart and traditions with every book, drawing you into her stories by sincere writing that sings from the page. That her stories center around women of individual strength only adds to their appeal. Read The Rest Of This Review: [http://books.bgwe.org/?p=15]
I’ll warn you now to not read Amy Tan’s work if you have a shaky relationship with your mother, but if you read her work anyways it’ll be worth it
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Intertwines Chinese mother's life story - born in China an illegitimate child, the father's brother's family takes her and her mother in as their own daughter and Precious Auntie. Talks of her struggles in China and eventually immigration to the US. Also, her relationship with her daughter Ruth.
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No