The Kitchen God's Wife
Book • 1991
The Kitchen God's Wife is Amy Tan's second novel, published in 1991.
It tells the story of Winnie Louie, a Chinese immigrant who fled to America to escape an abusive marriage and the turmoil of war.
The novel explores themes of female identity, cultural clashes, and the complex relationships between mothers and daughters.
Set in both China during World War II and California in the early 1990s, it delves into the experiences of Chinese women under Japanese occupation and the challenges faced by immigrants in America.
It tells the story of Winnie Louie, a Chinese immigrant who fled to America to escape an abusive marriage and the turmoil of war.
The novel explores themes of female identity, cultural clashes, and the complex relationships between mothers and daughters.
Set in both China during World War II and California in the early 1990s, it delves into the experiences of Chinese women under Japanese occupation and the challenges faced by immigrants in America.
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