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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 209 reviews
Moods
funny 77%
emotional 44%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%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 209 reviews
Moods
funny 77%
emotional 44%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%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.