A review by diannastarr
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

hopeful inspiring slow-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? Yes

3.25

The Joy Luck Club is a fantastic novel that is intrinsically focused on the bonds between mothers and daughters, the experiences that shape them and the inevitable misunderstandings that can follow suit.  Tan does an incredible job seamlessly weaving the imagery with the shared experiences of both Chinese and Chinese-American women and in all honesty, The Joy Luck Club felt a bit like reading poetry.  This is a great book to read to pass the time between commutes or even just before bed :)