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320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
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Language: English
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Gish Jen's second novel is populated by characters who "switch" ethnicity almost as if they were changing their hairstyles. The main character, Mona Chang, whose parents were featured in Jen's first effort, Typical American, acts Chinese for her A...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
emotional 50%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
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320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Gish Jen's second novel is populated by characters who "switch" ethnicity almost as if they were changing their hairstyles. The main character, Mona Chang, whose parents were featured in Jen's first effort, Typical American, acts Chinese for her A...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
emotional 50%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.