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Literary Fiction · MelancholicFour mothers and four daughters play mahjong
The Joy Luck Club
by Amy Tan
See it on Amazon1989Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Four Chinese immigrant women in San Francisco meet to play mahjong, and their daughters tell the story of their lives. Tan’s 1989 debut weaves sixteen linked stories.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Family · Mothers · Immigration
Screen adaptation
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
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About the author
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