The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

The Valley of Amazement

Amy Tan

24 hours, 51 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan is a deeply moving and challenging novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, cultural identity, and the struggles of women navigating historical events, making it a perfect fit for fans of historical fiction, Asian American literature, and family sagas.

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New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan brings us her latest novel: a sweeping, evocative epic of two women's intertwined fates and their search for identity--from the lavish parlors of Shanghai courtesans to the fog-shroude...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 2,705 reviews

Moods

emotional: 92%

sad: 73%

reflective: 52%

dark: 32%

challenging: 29%

hopeful: 27%

adventurous: 24%

inspiring: 15%

tense: 15%

informative: 13%

funny: 7%

mysterious: 4%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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