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happylilkt's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't care for this novel. I found the characters unappealing and I had previously read [b:The Woman Warrior Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts|30852|The Woman Warrior Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts|Maxine Hong Kingston|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412YD43P1KL._SL75_.jpg|1759] which I enjoyed infinitely better.
awade0414's review against another edition
5.0
this book was so good! i absolutely adored the ending it was the sweetest
nguyen_vy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
biffylal's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, as an English caucasian living in America it not only gave me an insight into the Chinese community in San Fransisco but it also shed light on how children in Chinese families a brought up, what their mothers teach them and how their Asian-American offspring respond to them.
It was definitely educational in the sense that it opened my eyes to how other nationalities are raised. I feel like I would have enjoyed this book slightly more if I was an Asian-American who had been brought up this way because I could have connected to the characters more, nonetheless I still felt a connection to all and the ways Amy Tan writes her descriptions it's like you're there, seeing what that character is feeling and smelling.
I really enjoyed it but if you don't like books with multiple narratives this book is not for you.
It was definitely educational in the sense that it opened my eyes to how other nationalities are raised. I feel like I would have enjoyed this book slightly more if I was an Asian-American who had been brought up this way because I could have connected to the characters more, nonetheless I still felt a connection to all and the ways Amy Tan writes her descriptions it's like you're there, seeing what that character is feeling and smelling.
I really enjoyed it but if you don't like books with multiple narratives this book is not for you.
chxrylng's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tchen0822's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Classic read in Asian American literature canon.
rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. It's a collection of stories of four Chinese mothers and their Chinese-American daughters. It was so interesting to hear the differences in the lifes of the mothers in China (and America) and the daughters in San Francisco. Though, both seemed to have a lot of hardship in their lives. It was sad to read so much disconnect in the relationship between them. Beautifully written and enjoyable to listen to.