CliffsNotes on Tan's The Joy Luck Club (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) [Paperback]

Laurie Neu Rozakis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0822006855 | ISBN-13: 978-0822006855 | Publication Date: September 28, 1994 | Edition: 1

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Explore how generational and cultural differences can divide — and then unite — immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters as you study CliffsNotes on The Joy Luck Club.

This novel describes the lives of four women, who fled China in the 1940s, and their contentious relationships with their four very Americanized daughters. Through the love of their mothers, each of these young women learns about her heritage and so is able to deal more effectively with her life.

CliffsNotes provides detailed plot summaries, critical commentaries, and a helpful character list to help you uncover all the insight this novel has to offer. Make studying easier with CliffsNotes on The Joy Luck Club. Other features include

• Critical essays
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• Background on the author, including career highlights

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (September 28, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822006855
• ISBN-13: 978-0822006855
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Education > Study Skills

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's so good that while reading it, I felt like I was in Chi, December 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: CliffsNotes on Tan's The Joy Luck Club (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

The first time I read it, it was so good that I had to go and get the movie. I can relate to the story so well that I can understand and feel for the characters while reading it. It's more than just a feeling, it's more like I am actually listenting to them. I have read it four times and every time I find new facinating details that I have not read before.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book!, December 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: CliffsNotes on Tan's The Joy Luck Club (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

I had to read this book for school this year and I was one of the only people in the class that really enjoyed it. It is hard to understand the different stories, but if you just take out a piece of paper and chart what is happening with each person, you can really enjoy the book without becoming confused. DON'T BUY THE CLIFFS NOTES becuase you really won't get the experience that you would with the real book! Just take some effort and read the book, and take time to chart the stories and I guarantee that you will LOVE it as well!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For A Report, November 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: CliffsNotes on Tan's The Joy Luck Club (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

Very good book and makes you feel as if you where there