Unabridged Audiobook
By the middle of disk two (of 15!) I knew I'd never finish the book. Too much uninteresting detail.
I really enjoyed this book. I am a big fan of Amy Tan. You feel like you are on this journey with the characters in the book. I highly recommend this book.
I just couldn't get interested in this book...tried reading and listening to it. Just too boring.
Hard to hear--she narrates her own book and does not enunciate--POOR FORM. Having said that, I was so bored by disc 10 that I could not bear another moment and sent it back. I did not care if the protagonists lived or died--so what's the point??
Amy Tan is an excellent writer, and I have always enjoyed her books. The writing for Saving Fish is also top notch. However, I would suggest she leave the reading of audio books to others, as the quality of reading was poor, as was the overall sound quality. I actually returned the audio book early bacause of the quality issues. I will leave it to finish the book in paper book form.
I have long enjoyed Amy Tan's books, and this one was no exception. Her story is intriguing, as it is based on an actual event. It was made even more enjoyable because Ms. Tan is the narrator, no one else could have done a better job.
I couldn't follow this story at all. I almost fell asleep driving my car. I got through the first 2 CDs and couldn't wait to send back all 8. Don't waste your time... unless you're trying to fall asleep. I find a lot of these CDs would be better with the right reader. Amy's voice is sweet and soothing. Zzzzzzzzzzz.
When I saw a brief summary of this book, I wondered if this book would appeal to me. I should have listened to my instincts as I just could not get into the story. I hesitate being critical as perhaps it will appeal to Amy Tan readers.
I am not really a fan for Amy Tan or specifically interested in the chinese or burmese culture and therefore may not be able to give fair judgement, but the book was very lengthy and it took me a few chapters to even understand where the book was heading to. Once I understood and the story was well on its way I started to get interested in the plight of the people in Burma and the atrocities committed by the military junta in former Burma. I liked how it was embedded in the story of 11 American tourists and the misunderstandings and mishaps on their trip through Burma and China. I also liked how it showed the reality about News Network castings and reality made by Hollywood and TV. The sad part is that it is the Burmese ethnic tribes are really the losers and the end of the book just stresses how hopeless the situation is for them. I liked the message of the book, but it could have been told in a lot less words.
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