A review by readwithev
When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen

5.0

Thoroughly enjoyed this collection. It is at times humorous, mostly introspective and thoughtful. Chen explores his queer Chinese American experience and the feelings of loneliness and doubt that creep up on us. I love the structural choices and some of the socio-cultural critics.

Some favorites include:
- I’m not a religious person but…
- How I became sagacious
- Kafka’s Axe and Michael’s vest
- Sorrow Song with Optimus Prime
- In this Economy
- chapter VIII