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Does anyone else feel kind of let down by Amy tan's new book?
Kathryn Allen Interesting to learn about Shanghai in the early 20th century. My mother was born there in the late 1930s, and I appreciate better understanding the c…moreInteresting to learn about Shanghai in the early 20th century. My mother was born there in the late 1930s, and I appreciate better understanding the context. The descriptions of political upheaval and social class align with family stories.(less)
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Marilyn I really appreciated the historical context also, but was disappointed in the story. I did finish the book, but lost interest about chapter 17.
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