The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan

The Hundred Secret Senses

Amy Tan

406 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Hundred Secret Senses is an exultant novel about China and America, love and loyalty, the identities we invent and the true selves we discover along the way. Olivia Laguni is half-Chinese, but typically American in her uneasiness with her patc...

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 62%
mysterious 52%
adventurous 45%
hopeful 33%
sad 31%
funny 29%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
dark 8%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.87

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