The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan

A compelling look at both generation and culture gaps as they affect mother/daughter relationships. The different 'voices' are difficult to unravel at first - but the stories are well worth the effort.



Extract
My daughter did not look pleased when I told her this, that she didn't look Chinese. She had a sour American look on her face.



Parallels
  • Gaglow by Esther Freud
  • Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
  • Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris