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gvermylen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
brandinthesky94's review against another edition
I started reading this book for the book club at our library. I had never heard of it before and didn't know if I would like it or not, but once I started reading it, I was hooked. I didn't want to put it down until I was finished with it.
christip21's review against another edition
5.0
good read. but hard to keep track of who's who of characters
marjolebrun's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
angiebks's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
silenttwg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When Jing-Mei Woo's mother dies, she is invited to sit in her place in The Joy Luck Club. What starts as an awkward inconvenience where she's forced to deal with her mother and her differences head-on becomes a journey through different generations, different truths, and cultural exploration.
My goodness, I have read this a few times now and each time, I cry, I laugh and my heart aches for all involved. This is not a simple story, rather a blending of different voices that show you peeks into dark secrets, lives seeped in tradition, and how in the longing to provide a better, safer environment, the children have stepped away from their parents.
It's beautiful, and I'm grateful that I was introduced to this in high school cause I don't know if I would have ventured into it on my own. I highly recommend this to everyone. It's a touching read that explores human nature, love, nurturing, and how important it is to listen to each other.
My goodness, I have read this a few times now and each time, I cry, I laugh and my heart aches for all involved. This is not a simple story, rather a blending of different voices that show you peeks into dark secrets, lives seeped in tradition, and how in the longing to provide a better, safer environment, the children have stepped away from their parents.
It's beautiful, and I'm grateful that I was introduced to this in high school cause I don't know if I would have ventured into it on my own. I highly recommend this to everyone. It's a touching read that explores human nature, love, nurturing, and how important it is to listen to each other.