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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: 5


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.