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Book Description:
"THE WISEST AND MOST CAPTIVATING NOVEL TAN HAS WRITTEN."--The Boston Sunday Globe
"TRULY MAGICAL . . . UNFORGETTABLE . . . The first-person narrator is Olivia Laguni, and her unrelenting nemesis from childhood on is her half-sister, Kwan Li. . . . It is Kwan's haunting predictions, her implementation of the secret senses, and her linking of the present with the past that cause this novel to shimmer with meaning--and to leave it in the readers mind when the book has long been finished."
--The San Diego Tribune
"HER MOST POLISHED WORK . . . Tan is a wonderful storyteller, and the story's many strands--Olivia's childhood, her courtship and marriage, Kwan's ghost stories and village tales--propel the work to its climactic but bittersweet end." --USA Today
"TAN HAS ONCE MORE PRODUCED A NOVEL WONDERFULLY LIKE A HOLOGRAM: turn it this way and find Chinese-Americans shopping and arguing in San Francisco; turn it that way and the Chinese of Changmian village in 1864 are fleeing into the hills to hide from the rampaging Manchus. . . . THE HUNDRED SECRET SENSES doesn't simply return to a world but burrows more deeply into it, following new trails to fresh revelations.
--Newsweek
"TRULY MAGICAL . . . UNFORGETTABLE . . . The first-person narrator is Olivia Laguni, and her unrelenting nemesis from childhood on is her half-sister, Kwan Li. . . . It is Kwan's haunting predictions, her implementation of the secret senses, and her linking of the present with the past that cause this novel to shimmer with meaning--and to leave it in the readers mind when the book has long been finished."
--The San Diego Tribune
"HER MOST POLISHED WORK . . . Tan is a wonderful storyteller, and the story's many strands--Olivia's childhood, her courtship and marriage, Kwan's ghost stories and village tales--propel the work to its climactic but bittersweet end." --USA Today
"TAN HAS ONCE MORE PRODUCED A NOVEL WONDERFULLY LIKE A HOLOGRAM: turn it this way and find Chinese-Americans shopping and arguing in San Francisco; turn it that way and the Chinese of Changmian village in 1864 are fleeing into the hills to hide from the rampaging Manchus. . . . THE HUNDRED SECRET SENSES doesn't simply return to a world but burrows more deeply into it, following new trails to fresh revelations.
--Newsweek
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- Literature & Fiction >> World Literature >> United States >> Asian American >> General
- Literature & Fiction >> World Literature >> United States >> Asian American >> Tan, Amy
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Literary
- Literature & Fiction >> Authors, A-Z >> ( T ) >> Tan, Amy
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Leigh P. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Tan's customary, illustrious writing fills this book with vivid characters that jump to life from the beginning. A sister, Kwan, arrives to the family and changes the life of the protagonist, Olivia, in profound ways, connecting her to a culture-rich history.
I read this ten years ago, yet Kwan remains one of my favorite literary characters to this day, residing with Catherine and Heathcliff.
Kim S. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I'm almost embarassed to admit that I did not like this book as well as I loved bonesetters daughter and Joy luck club. I had a hard time getting into the story line of Kwan-li's past life and dream type world. I really did try and forced myself to read it till the end. I did enjoy the story regarding the sisters relationship though.
Carolyn E. from SAN MATEO, CA wrote on 4/1/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
"Truly Magical . . . Unforgettable . . . The first-person narrator is Olivia Laguni, and her unrelenting nemesis from childhood on is her half-sister, Kwan Li . . . It is Kwan's haunting predictions, her implementation of the secret senses, and her linking of the present with the past that cause this novel to shimmer with meaning - and to leave it in the reader's mind when the book has long been finished." -- The San Diego Tribune
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Alejandra C. (The second book I've read by Tan and it did not let me down. It was a wonderful story about family ties and trials. It takes you back to the past and mystery and myths. I loved it.
My cousin gave me this a few years ago and I finally got around to reading it. It was a really good book. The story line takes you back and forth from Olivia and Kwan's current life to their past lives. It kept me interested to the end. I can't wait to read some of Amy Tan's other novels.
Sue E. (A magical book. The first person narrator is Olivia Lagani and her unrelenting nemesis from childhood is her half sister Kwan Li....it is Kwan's haunting predictions, her implementation of the secret senses, her linking of the present with the past that causes this novel to shimmer with meaning-and to leave it in the reader's mind when the book has long been finished.
Lori H. from WAITE PARK, MN wrote on 4/22/2007...Amy Tan is one of my favorite modern authors. This book is great story-telling.
I always cry while reading Amy Tan books
Ron C. (Terry A. from WASH BORO, PA wrote on 3/31/2007...This is the fourth Tan book I've read, and I think this may be the best. The tie-in between past and present was intriguing, and the details, as always, are wonderful
A wonderful combination of today and yesterday. Tan is a great storyteller.
A modern story infused with folk tales.
Jody E. from MT PLEASANT, SC wrote on 2/12/2007...If you like other Amy Tan's, you will like this book!