The Joy Luck Club

An extremely absorbing novel

A brilliant first novel... Tan writes from the heart, cutting sharp edges with wit, wisdom and a gentle and delicate precision... The novel covers a remarkable spectrum and reveals the private secrets and ghosts that haunt, torment - and comfort. Completely compelling

Time Out

That rare, mesmerizing novel that one always seeks but seldom finds...a pure joy to read

Chicago Tribune

In this deft and original debut, Amy Tan shows that she is both a consummate storyteller and writer whose prose manages to be emotionally charged without a trace of sentimentality

Sunday Times

Beautifully written...a jewel of a book

New York Times

One of my favorite books. From the moment I first started reading it, I knew it was going to be incredible. For me, it was one of those once-in-a-lifetime reading experiences that you cherish forever

Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians

Pure enchantment

Mail on Sunday

Honest, moving and beautifully courageous

Alice Walker

A brilliant first novel... Tan writes from the heart, cutting sharp edges with wit, wisdom and a gentle and delicate precision... The novel covers a remarkable spectrum and reveals the private secrets and ghosts that haunt, torment - and comfort. Completely compelling

Time Out

That rare, mesmerizing novel that one always seeks but seldom finds...a pure joy to read

Chicago Tribune

An extremely absorbing novel

The Joy Luck Club is an ambitious saga that’s impossible to read without wanting to call your mum

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