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Overall I enjoyed the story, but felt the narrator dragged the book's pace down occasionally with too much information and description. The tourists were well fleshed out, with interesting stories and interactions, believable and often frustrating. (I found one character in particular to be a complete jerk, but he was quite realistic.)
It also pointed out to me that I have little understanding of Asian art and culture, as there were numerous places where I didn't understand an artistic reference. ...more
It also pointed out to me that I have little understanding of Asian art and culture, as there were numerous places where I didn't understand an artistic reference. ...more
I get what Amy Tan was trying to do here. But I don't think she succeeded. Let's write a story about an "ugly American" tourist. In fact, let's write a book about a bunch of "ugly American" tourists. And let's give them what they deserve for being ugly Americans. I think she was trying to make this a travel farce. But, in addition to making the Americans ugly, she made everyone else ugly too. So I didn't like any of the characters. And if I don't like any of the characters, then why should I rea
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Jan 11, 2008
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