The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan

The Hundred Secret Senses

Amy Tan

406 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Hundred Secret Senses is an exultant novel about China and America, love and loyalty, the identities we invent and the true selves we discover along the way. Olivia Laguni is half-Chinese, but typically American in her uneasiness with her patc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,192 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 60%
mysterious 52%
adventurous 46%
hopeful 31%
funny 28%
sad 27%
inspiring 15%
challenging 13%
dark 7%
tense 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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