griffinglennt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
lulu365's review against another edition
5.0
So very different from the musical. I really enjoyed how realistic this story was.
jm3684's review against another edition
3.0
It was written well, but overall it was pretty slow and boring. I want to see the play though, cause I could picture it being acted out. I think the play will be better than the book.
ldjdbooks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
iceangel9's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published in 1957, this book was one of the first Chinese American novels. It is the story of Old Master Wang and his two sons. Wang San, the youngest, just wants to be American. Want Ta, the oldest, is caught between two worlds. As he searches for himself and his place in this new world, he becomes involved with various types of women. From a wild playgirl, to a homely seamstress, to a young girl newly arrived from China Wang Ta tries everything to discover who he is. A poignant, comic, and bittersweet (if politically incorrect) tale of American assimilation. Very different from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical it inspired. A fantastic read!
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