The Kitchen God’s Wife
by Amy Tan
The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 58.8K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 416 pages.
About The Kitchen God's Wife
Winnie and Helen have kept each other's worst secrets for more than fifty years. Now, because she believes she is dying, Helen wants to expose everything. And Winnie angrily determines that she must be the one to tell her daughter, Pearl, about the past—including the terrible truth even Helen does not know. And so begins Winnie's story of her life on a small island outside Shanghai in the 1920s, and other places in China during World War II, and traces the happy and desperate events that led to Winnie's coming to America in 1949.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Amy Tan |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 58,836 |
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What genre is The Kitchen God's Wife?
The Kitchen God's Wife is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Kitchen God's Wife worth reading?
Based on 58.8K reader ratings, The Kitchen God's Wife has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Kitchen God's Wife?
The Kitchen God's Wife has 416 pages.
Who wrote The Kitchen God's Wife?
The Kitchen God's Wife was written by Amy Tan. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for The Kitchen God's Wife?
The ISBN-13 for The Kitchen God's Wife is 9780143038110.0.
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