title: The Joy Luck Club: A Novel
author:  Amy Tan 
description: "Powerful as myth."&#160;&mdash;<i>The Washington Post Book World</i>
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  PRAISE FOR
  
  Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune
  
  “Sprinkled with real recipes and hints of magic realism throughout, this tale
  of homecoming makes for a light bite to satiate yourself with.”
  
  —Vogue (HK)
  
  “Lim serves up love, loss, heritage, and hints of the supernatural on a silver
  platter in this magical and mouthwatering debut. . . . This eminently filmable
  tale of finding one’s own path while honoring one’s history is delicious and
  spellbinding.”
  
  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  
  “Vivid and lyrical with a touch of magic. Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune
  explores culture, community, and the complex love between mothers and
  daughters, leaving your heart full . . . and your belly hungry. I absolutely
  loved it.”
  
  —Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient
  
  “Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune is for every reader who likes a side of
  magic with their foodie fiction. You’ll want to move into the Chinatown
  neighborhood for the mouthwatering dumplings and the char