Saving Fish From Drowning

Title of Book: Saving Fish From Drowning
Author: Amy Tan
Published by: Harper Perennial, 2006.


Sypnosis:

Bibi Chen, a businesswoman, lover of the arts, and socialite, has been found dead in her shop, in San Francisco, and she was killed in mysterious circumstances.

Unfortunately, Bibi was also the organizer of the exotic expedition, "Following the Buddha's Footsteps", which was slated to take place along the Burma irregardless of her death just days before the departure date, the eleven tourists decide to proceed on the expedition, without her of course. Robbed of their knowledgeable guide and friend, it wasn't long before the travellers stumble into difficulty with the locals, tribes, and military. Despite this, and ignorant of the cautionary cries from the watchful presence of Bibi, they continued on their ill-fated journey, and finally on to their disappearance in the jungle of Burma.


Review:

For those who have read Amy Tan's previous works, her poignant and yet humourous style of narration in this book will not be unfamiliar to you. Rest assured that once you have picked up the book, you will be entertained from the first page to the last, for it is funny, witty and exciting, intertwined with some facts and culture - all the ingredients for a successful work of fiction.

A worthwhile read for those who have time to spare, for the book is 472 pages thick.