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A stunning literary achievement, The Joy Luck Club explores the tender and tenacious bond between four daughters and their mothers. The daughters know one side of their mothers, but they don't know about their earlier never-spoken of lives in China. The mothers want love and obedience from their daughters, but they don't know the gifts that the daughters keep to themselves. Heartwarming and bittersweet, this is a novel for mother, daughters, and those that love them. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (September 21, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0143038095
  • ISBN-13: 978-0143038092
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly moving and heartfelt, November 23, 2008
This is a powerful book about love, tragedy, and ties that bind immigrant familes. It's the story of four immigrant Chinese women and their American-born daughters. The moms arrived in San Francisco long ago as young adults, and while they love their now-adult daughters they often cannot understand them - the moms also remain reluctant to reveal parts of their tragic past in their still-beloved China. The four daughters are now in their 30's and also loving, but too Americanized to always understand their China-raised mothers. Are such sentiments universal among immigrants? We meet Lindo Jong, who'se over-bearing pride in her talented daughter Wavery creates problems. Ying-ying St. Clair left a bad husband in China, married an American out of respect but not affection, and is hurt to see her daughter Lena passively stuck in another loveless marraige. Perhaps most moving is Suyuan Woo, forced by war's circumstance to abandon baby twins in China in 1944 - if they are alive and can be located her American-born daughter Jing-mei "June" will have to meet them. This story describes the moms and the daughters, their loves, husbands, kids, careers, struggles, etc.

This powerful tale was adapted into a very good 1993 film. Many say that THE JOY LUCK CLUB is a "woman's" book, but more than a few of us guys also like it. Also highly recommended female-written books about China and family: WILD SWANS and RED CHINA BLUES.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not GREAT, February 5, 2008
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Generally, I am drawn to stories that expose me to cultures unlike my own. From that perspective alone, I found Tan's novel to be intriguing and genuine; the individual stories are rich in culture and language. I believe I would have enjoyed it more had the book been presented as a collection of short stories instead. The lack of continuity from chapter to chapter is what kept me from really connecting with this book.

I spent much of my reading time flipping back to earlier chapters to remind myself which daughter was born of which mother so that I could see how the mother's experiences and upbringing had an effect on her daughter's life. There were also a few mother/daughter story lines that I felt could have been explored more in depth and that's why I think presenting them as short stories would have been more effective.

This is the first of Tan's books that I have read, but I do intend to try another one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning., July 9, 2009
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This book has some really good lessons. Unlike most reviewers, I didn't find the mothers and daughters hard to keep track of. The story may come off as boring and meticulous sensationalism, but most parts of this book are incredibly honest and profound; you just have to pay attention and think about what Tan is trying to say. I seriously believe it's aimed at an immigrant audience; if I dare say, Asian females.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The story of four immigration families
This is a story of love between four immigrations families. There are four Chinese women and their four American daughters have been written on this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shicun Jin

1.0 out of 5 stars they were out of stock
I ordered this book to replace a lost library book.
It never arrived and I got an e-mail they were out of stock. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michele

3.0 out of 5 stars Mothers and their daughters
This book and The Kitchen God's Wife, also by Ms. Tan, are very similar in terms of theme and mood. There were multiple generations of women, each of whom didn't entirely... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Godon

2.0 out of 5 stars Great anecdotes, but a subpar novel
I've liked some of Amy Tan's other work, but The Joy Luck Club just didn't work for me. It's a story of four Chinese mothers and their Chinese-American daughters, with seven... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Emma Smiley

4.0 out of 5 stars Mothers & Daughters - Joys & Disappointments
I am way late to reading this book, but I am so glad that I did! The story involves 4 Chinese immigrant women and their 4 American born daughters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. D. Stern

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgetable tale of mother-daughter relationships
Amy Tan weaves the story of four mother's and their four daughters in the unforgettable tale of 'The Joy Luck Club'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tina Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars Relationships Between Chinese American Daughters and Their Traditional Mothers
This is a very good novel about four Chinese mothers and their Americanized daughters. The mothers are perceived from their daughters' eyes and the daughters are scrutinized by... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bonnie Brody

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Amy Tan
I am guilty of seeing the movie before reading the book on this title.

However, it didn't take away from the story but there were small subtle differences between... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hoolia

4.0 out of 5 stars The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club is a story of mothers and daughters, of two generations coming together and trying to understand one another. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Katherine Park

4.0 out of 5 stars a fascinating read - recommended (especially if you've ever had a mother)
"The Joy Luck Club" is truly a wonderful novel. On top of the interesting cultural aspects and compelling storyline, the book explores the relationship between mother and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lauren Hatch

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