A review by whatchareadingheather
The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is equal parts heartbreaking (regarding the relationship aspect) and incredibly informative (regarding the history aspect). I felt myself going through a range of emotions while listening to this book, and I think should be required reading for those seeking out AAPI stories.