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Title: Same old same old
Review: Up to now all Amy Tan's novels have followed the same formula:(1) Mother fled to the US from China around 1949 when the communists took over.(2) Daughter raised in America hates Chinese culture and mom's superstitions.(3) Mother and daughter did not get along or understand one another.(4) Mother reveals all secrets left behind in China when nearing the end of her life.(5) Mother and daughter thus make up and daughter comes to appreciate her Chinese heritage.Reading one of those books is Okay, but two or more is just too much! Please! Show some fresh ideas here!Also for those of you who are fascinated but unfamiliar with China, do take it as a drama instead of could-be real life story. The book feels to me more like Chinese food in America - Americanized to be appealing to the general audience - If you want authentic taste, go read some original Chinese works and meet some real Chinese people!
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