Typical American: A Novel by Gish Jen, Gish Jen
Typical American: A Novel

Gish Jen, Gish Jen

Typical American: A Novel

Gish Jen, Gish Jen

296 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

Description

"Yefing Chang becomes Ralph Chang in America and begins a hard struggle to achieve the American dream-- a career, a family and a home of his own. In poverty, he succeeds finally to win a doctoral degree, a college position, a happy marriage to Hel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
funny 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

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3.31

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