persephoneh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
chelsea_hunt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
A masterpiece, especially the section told in old China. I was deeply moved by the stories of mother-daughter relationships. I must admit the beginning was a bit slow for me, and I almost set the novel aside. I’m so glad I stayed with it. The middle and end had me rapt to where I could not put it down. The stories all came back full circle in such a artful way. This book feels like a classic, rich in history, meaning and depth. I love it.
yuteeka_586's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nicholhumphery's review against another edition
5.0
amy tan eats again. she can do no wrong for me. from
joy luck club to this *chefs kiss. everything about this story encapsulates the struggles of being an immigrant kid. never fully understanding ur parents. wanting more, but getting less and less in return. never fully understanding that they truly do love you. they just come from a different culture. love to them means different than what love means to you. amy tan does it all. her usage of literary devices is beautiful. i couldn’t enjoy reading a book more!!!
joy luck club to this *chefs kiss. everything about this story encapsulates the struggles of being an immigrant kid. never fully understanding ur parents. wanting more, but getting less and less in return. never fully understanding that they truly do love you. they just come from a different culture. love to them means different than what love means to you. amy tan does it all. her usage of literary devices is beautiful. i couldn’t enjoy reading a book more!!!
olivia_russell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, War, Bullying, and Suicide
cherrys's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
somebodysnick's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sarah_dietrich's review against another edition
3.0
Amy Tan's The Bonesetter's Daughter is the story of a Chinese-American family. Two-thirds of the book are set in late-90's America and narrated by a woman who is truggling with her relationship with her aging mother, the other third is set in WWII-era China and narrated by the mother when she was young. The part set in China was pretty good, but the parts sent in America were predictable and boring. The story has similarities to the far superior Warrior Woman, I can't help comparing it and finding it lacking. I was disappointed with how the story ended, it felt very convenient and unconvincing.