Saving Fish from Drowning Audiobook

" When I read the plot synopsis, I had very definite doubts about this book. However, I enjoyed it. It's not something I would ever reread, but I might recommend it to someone who likes reading books about different places. "

" Our book club (12 members) read this and all agreed disliked it. You can't help wondering how people could be so stupid. "

" It's a refreshing delight to be reading Amy Tan! ;-) "

" This is my 4th book by Amy Tan, which I enjoyed reading (same as the prev. ones) although disappointing for the author who has written good stories. This is a story narrated by a recently dead person named Bibi Chen, who is a very art-loving person. The beginning chapters were a little bit boring because it mainly tells you about information (not even related to the next chapters) and Amy Tan descriptions were too long and I should say very "artful," though I'm not the kind of person who's into art that much as the narrator, Bibi Chen. At first, you'd get confused on who's who and what their backgrounds are but in the middle of the story, you'll understand who they all are and would not, anymore, get confused with the many characters in the story. The blurb (almost) summarizes the entire main parts in the book. There were funny parts (especially in the part where they get stuck in the "No Name Place"), "sexy" parts, romantic, mesmerizing, scary, almost all of the story kinds! Overall, not a bad book to be read. As usual with Amy Tan's books, there are many lessons to be learned in the whole story! "

" Admittedly I started this book because some of the action takes place near my daughter's birthplace. It's an interesting journey through superstition mixed with an historical event. Told from the point of view of a tour director(which I've been) who is dead (which I haven't been). "

" I liked it...wasn't my fave my far...very drawn out. "

" Not what I thought it was... but it was still a good book. "

" Incredible. Her best novel, I think. "

" Very different from Tan's other books and it took me awhile to get into it, but overall I enjoyed it. "

" A good story, but can drag at times. "

" An adventure in Burma!! "

" This novel occilated between mediocre and some what interesting so it really didn't capture me at all. While it wasn't painful, it was anti-climatic and not particularily note worthy in any fashion. Disappointing. It seems that Joy Luck Club is a tough act to follow. "

" Too much detail, it seems like I was clodding along, trying to read a history book. I liked the ending, though. "

" I was really disappointed in this book, especially after loving all of Amy Tan's previous books. The plot dragged a lot from the beginning and a quarter of the way into it, I hadn't the faintest idea where this story was supposed to be going. "

" This was a tricky book to get into. I guess my mind expected books similar to her earlier ones. Not so! Once I realized it was silly and fun, I relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the story. Quite an interesting trek with a group of tourists through China and Burma. I am glad I read it. "

" I like Amy Tan, but this one... well, I didn't like the characters very much. Too whiney, or too selfish, or... The writing is good, but it just didn't do much for me this time. Oh well! "

" This book is more like 3.75. I enjoyed it but became frustrated at times with the storyline. "

" Couldn't finish this one. I thought the characters were very confusing and I had a hard time keeping them straight. I kept hoping it would get better, but half way though I gave up. "

" INTERESTING approach - story told by a ghost who was supposed to be on this vacation with a group of friends who disappear. A real variety of personalties but all interesting. Thought provoking. "

" Really liked this book. Thought it was great that it talked about the plants and peoples of different countries. Great read! Would recommend! "

" Really enjoyed it. From the quotations on the first page to the craziness of the story. "

" Fascinating insights on Burma or is it Myanmar? The descriptions are witty and ironic. Lots of cultural references. Very drole but sad too. "

" I very much enjoyed this as an audiobook! "

" Very strange book, not at all what I expected. I usually like 'strange' but this one I had to work at finishing. "

" Concept of book interesting. Some of the characters were too predictable or did not make sense. Last third was slow reading. "

" Eh . . . "

" I liked this book however it is definitely unlike any other book by Amy Tan. I thought the story was interesting and the characters were definitely quirky. Some aspects were a bit far-fecthed i.e. going into jungle with strangers.... "

" It took me a while to fully dig into this book, but by the end I really enjoyed it. "

" Great spiritual book. You have to read all the intro stuff to "get it"....so don't begin without reading this. Happy reading. I am on to #2....about Native Americans. ctc "

" Reading this book was like swimming through molasses. S L O W. I was never captivated by the characters or the story. Miracle I finished the book. "

" Excellent. I love Amy Tan and this book was just as good as Joy Luck Club "

" I couldn't finish this. I'm not saying it wasn't good but could not get interested in this book. "

" Just started reading, but I am enjoying so far... "

" I was extremely disappointed in this book because I love Amy Tan. I didn't finish. "

" I thought this was a good story but it was a little far-fetched. It was hard to believe that a tribe in the remote jungle of Burma would be watching a reality show on TV wishing they had their own reality show. "

" Best thing I've read for a while! A cautionary tale for travelers & the impact of misunderstandings & miscommunication. Loved it. "

" Very misleading, couldnt even read the last few pages I was so disappointed. "

" FINALLY finished this book club book. Just in time not to finish the next book club book. It seemed to go on and on and then the ending felt hurried. I did enjoy the story and the sad symbolism. Okay, enjoy is not the right word. The redundancy of the issues that were to wake us up were duly noted. "

" The characters were engaging and while I didn't like them, I got invested in their story. The story, however, dragged on, and the characters were the only thing that kept me involved. "

" Interesting at the beginning, but it took it too long to finish. "

" I was a little bit disappointed when I read this story, because it wasn't what I was anticipating at all. That being said, I tried not to judge Amy Tan for her different approach with this story, but I could not bring myself to enjoy it that much. "