The Joy Luck Club- Amy Tan
Short and Sweet Synopsis:
This is a story of eight women: four mothers and their four daughters. The four mothers have immigrated from China to America to give their daughters the opportunities that would only be available to them there. Their relationships are strained as the mothers attempt to pass on their Chinese traditions and customs and the daughters live a modern, American life. The mothers form “The Joy Luck Club,” which is a club that meets to play mah-jong, eat great Chinese food, and discuss their daughters. The novel itself is structured like a mah-jong game with four parts and four chapters within each part, making sixteen chapters total. Each story begins with a parable that relates back to the game.
Humble Review:
I love Amy Tan’s writing. This a great book for anyone with a mother or daughter (so umm… all women). The stories, many of which are derived from Amy Tan’s own life, are profound and perfectly placed within the story. The beauty is not just in the story-telling, it is also in the way this book was put together. I truly enjoyed the stories and quickly loved all of the characters.
Rating:
A I recommend this to ALL women- especially those that find Chinese culture (more importantly Chinese women) fascinating.
Your Turn:
What was your favorite story within this novel?
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