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A review by major_tom
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It’s just amazing. The writing, the structure, the stories themselves - it is one of those books that perfectly illustrates the nature of mother/daughter relationship. But it also reflects so much on harsh challenges of immigration and cultural adaptation (focusing on Chinese immigration to America).
I am very happy to have stumbled upon this book, and I’ll make sure to check out other works of Amy Tan.
I am very happy to have stumbled upon this book, and I’ll make sure to check out other works of Amy Tan.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship