A review by hopelesslyovercommitted
The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

The first part of the book is slow.  Almost a slog.  I’m SO happy I persevered as the second and later parts (that recall the memories from China) and the ending are awesome.  It’s like it was 2 separate books.  
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