"The Joy Luck Club" is a novel by Amy Tan that explores the relationships between four Chinese-American daughters and their immigrant mothers. The story is structured around the mothers' past experiences in China and the daughters' struggles with their cultural identity in America. The narrative unfolds through a series of interwoven stories, highlighting themes of generational conflict, cultural heritage, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Each character's journey reveals the impact of their shared history and the challenges they face in bridging their differing worlds.