Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Child death, Abortion, Death of parentModerate
Eating disorder, Rape, RacismMinor
Homophobia, Sexual assault, WarCommunity Reviews
Summary of 19113 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 43%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 30%
challenging 15%
informative 11%
dark 9%
funny 9%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1989
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 May 1991
Description
Discover Amy Tan’s moving and poignant tale of immigrant Chinese mothers and their American-born daughters.In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, meet weekly to play mahjong and tell stories of what they left behind in Chi...Book Information
288 pages | first published 1989
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 May 1991
Description
Discover Amy Tan’s moving and poignant tale of immigrant Chinese mothers and their American-born daughters.In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, meet weekly to play mahjong and tell stories of what they left behind in Chi...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Abortion, Death of parentModerate
Eating disorder, Rape, RacismMinor
Homophobia, Sexual assault, WarCommunity Reviews
Summary of 19113 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 43%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 30%
challenging 15%
informative 11%
dark 9%
funny 9%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating