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A review by anniefwrites
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This is such a unique graphic novel; the twists are surprising and work on multiple, complex levels. It’s a really interesting exploration of identity and internalized racism, though I wish there was more narrative past the ending.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism