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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

jenmangler's review against another edition

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3.0

This feels like a series of interconnected short stories rather than a novel. I found each one of the stories interesting, I was completely invested in each of the characters, and I like how the stories weave together to tell an intergenerational story of mothers and daughters. I didn't feel like each of the stories got a resolution, which was frustrating, because I wanted to know how each character ended up. Still, I really enjoyed reading the book.

mamreads0816's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hailey2510's review against another edition

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3.0

I read this for school, it was okay. Decent for a school book, but would not finish it if I was reading it for myself.

reality_x's review against another edition

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5.0

I definitely should read more Asian authors' works. I related to the characters so so much.

ba6a's review against another edition

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4.0

loved this book when i had to read it in high school and still love it now

jiannad07's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ehonganen's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

marywadesy's review against another edition

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emotional sad 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? Yes

5.0

aimeevictoriap's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mali_ha's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.5