The Hundred Secret Senses is a bestselling[1] 1995 novel by Chinese-American writer Amy Tan.

[4] The story focuses on the relationship between Chinese-born Kwan and her younger, Chinese-American sister Olivia, who serves as the book's primary narrator.

Kwan plans a trip to China which is actually a scheme to get Olivia and her estranged husband, Simon, back together.

The real purpose of the trip is to discover Olivia and Kwan's connection to the Yin world.

This story is about the journey of identity, family history, past lives, and ultimately, love.