The Kitchen God's Wife

This handsome hardcover edition of Amy Tan's second novel, The Kitchen God's Wife, is in fine condition, almost new, with a fine dust jacket. First printing, confirmed by the full number line on the copyright page. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1991; published simultaneously in Canada. Designed by MaryJane DiMassi. Amy Tan's second novel deals extensively with Chinese-American female identity and draws closely on the story of her own mother's life. a deeply personal book for Tan. The title refers to an old Chinese folktale. Tan's novel uses this legend as a frame for the story of Winnie Louie, who at last reveals to her American-born daughter Pearl the secrets of a difficult marriage and the hardships she endured in China during the Japanese occupation. The novel reached the New York Times Best Seller list within its first month of publication and remained there for thirty-eight weeks. A review in Time magazine declared that the novel exceeded the high expectations raised by Tan's magnificent first novel. I've read this one myself and would recommend it without hesitation. ISBN 0-399-13578-2.