Super Short Summary

Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan, published in 2005, is a satirical novel about a group of American tourists who, led by the ghost of their deceased friend Bibi Chen, embark on a chaotic journey through China and Burma. The tourists, largely ignorant of local customs, face numerous misadventures including misunderstandings, illness, and an accidental kidnapping, all while Bibi looks on in frustration. The story includes themes of death and kidnapping.