| This is a story about four Asian women who formed a club for themselves called The Joy Luck Club. This is their means of escape from the harsh realities of the real world. They party among themselves, play mahjong, and share secrets and gossips about their lives and other things. ... | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1980's-1999 Ethnic/Regional/Religion Other aspects: Family, loving relations Yes Special relationship with - mother Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes Woman's story? Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 () Asia/Pacific Yes Asian country: - China City? Yes City: - New York Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing - impregnation/reproduction Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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