Typical American by Gish Jen

Typical American

Gish Jen

304 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced
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From the beloved author of Mona in the Promised Land and The Love Wife comes this comic masterpiece, an insightful novel of immigrants experiencing the triumphs and trials of American life. Gish Jen reinvents the American immigrant story through ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
funny 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.3

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