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Book Review of The Hundred Secret Senses

The Hundred Secret Senses
The Hundred Secret Senses
Author: Amy Tan
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


I was not at all captivated by this book, which is unusual for an Amy Tan book. I've read her other works and I was sadly disappointed with this one. I thought the main character was self absorbed and not at all likable. I didn't sympathize with her or her "true Love". It was a bit confusing jumping into past lives and back again. I kept reading thinking that it would get better, but the ending was horrible. Yes, the main character reaches some sort redemption, however only through her sister Kwans sacrifices. I didn't care for this book, although others did.