A review by latashman
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked that each chapter was its own story. I understand they connect as all part of the Joy Luck Club and their families, but the stories were hard to keep straight and figure out the connections. I found several of the chapters to be quite touching.