The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Hundred Secret Senses
Book Review: A really good read
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Amy Tan's best book in my opinion. You feel the emotion throughout. I liked that in the end, Kwan is found to be so wise. I need a 'Kwan' in my life I think!Book Review: The Hundred Secret Senses
Summary: 4 Stars
Another brilliant novel from Amy Tan. I loved the characters of Olivia and Kwan and was eager to learn more about them as I read. I have to mention though that although I like the concept of Yin- the afterlife/reincarnation I found the interludes through the story with General Cope and Miss Banner difficult,even though I appreciated they were an important part of the whole in regard to the difference in American and Chinese cultures. I recommend this highly.Book Review: I have read quite a few women authors, honest
Summary: 2 Stars
Without wishing to sound politically incorrect, sexist, or something even worse I have to say that I think this is probably more one for the ladies than the gentlemen - which classification I am technically allocated. I have past the half way mark and am simply not enjoying it; neither the story nor the characters engage me at all and I have found only one comment in the 12 glowing reviews here that I can identify with viz. `I found the interludes through the story with General Cope and Miss Banner difficult'.
I don't believe I will finish it unless I get snowed in for the remainder of February and my next Amazon order is delayed for three weeks - I've chosen a couple of gripping crime thrillers this time !
I am totally confident that my comments will not measurably affect sales of this book, otherwise I may not have made them public.