Description
This novel explores the complex relationship between two half-sisters, one deeply rooted in American culture and the other connected to the spiritual world of her Chinese heritage. As Olivia navigates her discomfort with her eccentric sister Kwan, who possesses the ability to see ghosts, she is drawn into Kwan's own compelling narrative. Kwan's story unfolds a vivid tapestry of Manchu China, revealing a past filled with both splendor and hardship. Through the contrasting voices of these sisters, the book delves into themes of identity, family loyalty, and the enduring connection between past and present, all rendered in Tan's signature poignant and evocative prose.
Available Editions
paperback
Ivy Books
Published Jan 1, 1996
406 pages
ISBN: 9780804111096
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan.