I have enjoyed reading the understandings which others obtained from reading Amy Tan's book, but I definitely do not share them. I also enjoyed the comments of the bookgroup. I especially enjoyed the parts about Simon and her and their relationship and all the miscommunication and ghosts hanging on to taint the relationship. I especially enjoyed the parts about Simon and her and their relationship and all the miscommunication and ghosts hanging on to taint the relationship. Except that I did not even try to finish it.
Life is too short to read bad books.
What was worst is that she couldn't let go of the ghostly Elza's presence. Kwan's unchanging loyalty and love led Olivia to this conclusion. I don't make much of the substantial evidences of Kwan's story, such as the music box. Only now I no longer feel it is a vacuum for hopes or a backdrop for fears. I see what is so simple, so obvious.