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This is a collection of eight short stories and if all of them were turned into their own full-length novels, I would read every single one without a doubt.
Each story is about a Korean immigrant family in America, but we are given a wide range of voices and distinctive characters. What I especially loved is that none of the stories are told through the lens of an outsider’s perspective. By that I mean it’s not Korean immigrants clambering to find their place in white America. It’s about Koreans who happen to live in America, but are dealing with personal issues such as familial duty, self identity, dissatisfaction with life, and financial struggles. It was extremely relatable and real, with a running tone of melancholy and longing. For some of the stories, there was just a little something missing in the emotional component—the author writes in a very subtle, understated manner that sometimes leans toward detached. But overall, a wonderful collection
Each story is about a Korean immigrant family in America, but we are given a wide range of voices and distinctive characters. What I especially loved is that none of the stories are told through the lens of an outsider’s perspective. By that I mean it’s not Korean immigrants clambering to find their place in white America. It’s about Koreans who happen to live in America, but are dealing with personal issues such as familial duty, self identity, dissatisfaction with life, and financial struggles. It was extremely relatable and real, with a running tone of melancholy and longing. For some of the stories, there was just a little something missing in the emotional component—the author writes in a very subtle, understated manner that sometimes leans toward detached. But overall, a wonderful collection