With the same narrative skills and evocative powers that made her first novel, The Joy Luck Club, a national bestseller, Tan now tells the story of Winnie Louie, an aging Chinese woman unfolding a life’s worth of secrets to her suspicious, Americanized daughter.
Tan’s writing style Is a Joy! She assumes you know her
characters so doesnt waste her time or yours with introductions.
Not her best
Interesting story of family life in China during World War II, particularly the years leading up to 1941. You learn what it was like to have your country occupied by a foreign power (Japan) and the hardships that the people endured. You also learn how the people of China handled the “appeasers” after the war and the hardships that led many to flee overseas.
Amy tan is a wonderful writer and brings her characters to life in this historical story.
Recently finished her first book ‘The Joy Luck Club’ … loved reading about another culture … the beginning of this book tried to ‘control’ future generation thru guilt based on cultural superstitions … then regressed into the hardships of growing up repressed …
Always good stuff from the author.
A fun enjoyable read.
Nothing to pull me in…to make me want to follow the characters.
Very good read.
I can see myself in her story. It’s a true story in not just China, but in most of Asian country too!