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Bone: A Novel 38 reviews
Fae Myenne Ng
Harper Perennial, 1994
Bone, by Fae Myenne NG
+ Family Culture
+ Book Review_Candice C
+ Book Review on Bone
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Daughter of Persia: A Woman's Journey from Her Father's Harem Through the Islamic Revolution 36 reviews
Sattareh Farman Farmaian, Dona Munker
Three Rivers Press, 2006
The Tender Revelation of a Remarkable Life
+ In love with Persia
+ Riveting, balanced, and a great way to learn about Iran and Iranians.
+ Highly Recommend
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When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge 44 reviews
Chanrithy Him
W. W. Norton & Company, 2001
A Trek to the Past
+ moving
+ A sad experience but wonderfully written.
+ When broken glass floats
+ Every page kept my interest.
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Just As I Am73 reviews
E. Lynn Harris
Doubleday, 2000
GREAT!!!!!!
+ So Good
+ AMAZING!!!
+ A Good Read
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Chang and Eng 59 reviews
Darin Strauss
Plume, 2001
JUST WE TWO...
+ Facinating...Can you imagine?
+ Imagine having two heads - literally
+ Amazing story about Chang and Eng!
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Perma Red20 reviews
Debra Magpie Earling
Blue Hen Trade, 2003
This is her first novel? Amazing!
+ Perma Red
+ perma red
+ She's as fabulous as her book!
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The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother582 reviews
James McBride
Riverhead Trade, 1997
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read
+ Unsentimental and touching
+ A touching tribute to an incredible woman and family
+ two lives @ a glance
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The Kitchen God's Wife162 reviews
Amy Tan
Ivy Books, 1992
A Story of a Woman's Relationship With Her Daughter
+ Riveting, inspiring and educational
+ Savory!
This brilliantly written novel by Amy Tan tells the story of a mother's life in China during WWII and, later, her relationship with her daughter, Pearl. The author's use of voice brings the story to life remarkably well. Amy Tan develops her characters with intense detail, and I could almost feel ...
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She's Come Undone (Oprah's Book Club)1669 reviews
Wally Lamb
Pocket, 1998
A quick read despite the 465 pages
The painful story of Dolores Price, a coming-of-age odyssey. Dolores is cynical and sarcastic and imminently lovable. We cheer for her at the same time that we are embarassed by her. An extremely quick read despite the 465 pages.
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Wild Ginger: A Novel22 reviews
Anchee Min
Mariner Books, 2002
A Masterpiece
+ pretty intense
+ Insightful look at a crazy time
An intense and intimate look into the life of a woman who grew up in a troubled time.
A terrifying mix of The Good Earth and 1984.
A poor book says little with many words.
A great book says much with few words.
Wild Ginger is a great book.
There is no attempt to dazzle the reader with flowery ...
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Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel2475 reviews
Arthur Golden
Vintage, 1999
Awesome writing style..my absolutely favorite book
+ Memoirs of a Geisha
+ Wonderful book.
+ One of my favorite novels!
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Why She Left Us: A Novel13 reviews
Rahna Reiko Rizzuto
Harper Perennial, 2000
why she left us
+ A dramatic book, full of poignant and powerful scenes.
+ Moving, rivetting, elegantly written
+ Compelling family tragedy
+ couldn't put it down
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Bound Feet & Western Dress: A Memoir33 reviews
Pang-Mei Chang
Anchor, 1997
Top-Hats, Half-Moons, and the Painful Glint of Changes
+ Bound Feet&Western Dress: A Memoir
+ Complex, interesting true story, full of information about Chinese culture and mores
+ An Intriguing Read
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Angela's Ashes: A Memoir1825 reviews
Frank McCourt
Simon & Schuster, 1999
A TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT. DEEP, SAD, WELL DONE.
+ ANGELA'S ASHES By Frank McCourt
+ Loved it, loved it, loved it.
+ There but for the grace of God
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Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter346 reviews
Adeline Yen Mah
Broadway, 1999
Excellent Read!
+ Wonderful Book
+ A memorable story that haunts you long after reading.
+ Falling Leaves- FANTASTIC read!
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The Red Tent1426 reviews
Anita Diamant
Picador, 1998
One of the best books I've ever read.
+ 777 stars...all those 'negative' reviews mean something positive!
+ Interesting, literary, complex
This is a beautifully written novel, and it does an amazing job of transporting the reader back in time to a completely foreign culture, time, place, and way of life. The characters are all incredibly rich and detailed (yes, even the male characters, I think they were all as intricate as the ...
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The Death of Vishnu: A Novel98 reviews
Manil Suri
Harper Perennial, 2002
The Tragedy and Glory of India
+ A Micro View of India
+ the essence of contemporary India
The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri is not for everyone. The people who will appreciate it most are Westerners who have spent time living in India. By living I mean working, living and interacting with people there, not just being a tourist. The reason for this assessment is that the book contains ...
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She's Come Undone (Oprah's Book Club)1669 reviews
Wally Lamb
Pocket, 1998
A quick read despite the 465 pages
The painful story of Dolores Price, a coming-of-age odyssey. Dolores is cynical and sarcastic and imminently lovable. We cheer for her at the same time that we are embarassed by her. An extremely quick read despite the 465 pages.
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Bone: A Novel38 reviews
Fae Myenne Ng
Harper Perennial, 1994
Bone, by Fae Myenne NG
+ Family Culture
+ Book Review_Candice C
+ Book Review on Bone
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Why She Left Us: A Novel13 reviews
Rahna Reiko Rizzuto
Harper Perennial, 2000
why she left us
+ A dramatic book, full of poignant and powerful scenes.
+ Moving, rivetting, elegantly written
+ Compelling family tragedy
+ couldn't put it down
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