A review by yajairat
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Really liked the screenplay format of this book, I mean what better way to depict the entertainment industry? While I already was aware about most of the stereotyping and discrimination Asians face in the industry, it was refreshing to have it presented this way, especially through the eyes of someone that works within it, and who we go with on this journey of self-discovery. 

I think my only issue with it was the portrayal of the only Black character in this story. Seems like it was written in a way where the MC and this character were sort of... pitted against each other? Not really a big fan of that, of when marginalized groups are in that position, when it's not beneficial to either of them. 
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