A review by andrewb21
Thank You, Mr. Nixon: Stories by Gish Jen

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A fine collection of short stories, but at times repetitive and nowhere near as good as THE RESISTERS, Jen's earlier novel. She's a great writer, and this collection had more hits than misses, but still struck me as a bit inconsistent.