The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan is a poignant and intricately woven novel that explores the deep bonds and cultural divides between Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters. Through a series of interrelated stories, the book delves into themes of identity, generational conflict, and the power of storytelling.
The novel follows four Chinese women who immigrated to America and formed the Joy Luck Club, a gathering where they share stories, food, and hope. As their daughters grow up in a vastly different world, tensions arise between tradition and modernity, family expectations and personal dreams. Each narrative reveals secrets, sacrifices, and the unbreakable love between mothers and daughters, bridging two cultures and generations.
A critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, The Joy Luck Club is an emotionally rich and beautifully written novel that has resonated with readers worldwide. It was also adapted into a major motion picture, further cementing its place as a literary classic.
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Original Language: English
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Publication Year (Original): 1989
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Publisher: Ivy Books
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Pages: Varies by edition
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Asian-American Literature
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ISBN: 0-8041-0630-4
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