scribblinginthemargins 's review for:

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

3.5

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Really enjoyed the reflections on cycles of love, hope and trauma in each vignette, not quite what I expected but I think the vignette/short story feel added to the idea of an interconnected family history.