The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Hundred Secret Senses
Book Review: Amy Tan follows a rich cultural tradition of spirits
Summary: 5 Stars
Amy Tan walks in the footsteps of Maxine Hong Kingston when she brings superstition, ghosts and reincarnation into her story. With Kwan's yin eyes, the story opens up a very rich cultural tradition of letting the spirits live among us prevalent in many ancient cultures. Libby, like many of us, are hesitant to acknowledge the spiritual side of life, however, Tan is one of many minority writers who remind us that the spiritual world is right beyond our scope of vision. Like Kingston's Woman Warrior, Tan succeeds in telling a very Chinese story with her use of superstition, dialogue and mythology. She also addresses our need to be connected beyond life, similar to Like Water for Chocolate and Dreaming in CubanBook Review: Poignant and touching.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those rare books where I thought really got to the roots of the Chinese culture without complicating the issue.
It brought me back to my own cultural roots offering a glimpse into an aspect of the Chinese culture, that of the spirit world, reincarnation and the bonds of a family without being overbearing.
I loved this book, and you do not even need to be Chinese to understand the intricate nuances of the plot. A fantastic read, unputdownable.