349 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 March 1996
Description
The debut novel from critically-acclaimed and New York Times-bestselling author of On Such a Full Sea and My Year Abroad.In Native Speaker, author Chang-rae Lee introduces readers to Henry Park. Park has spent his entire life trying to become a tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
sad 34%
tense 31%
mysterious 24%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Death, InfidelityMinor
Gun violence, Violence, Murder
349 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 March 1996
Description
The debut novel from critically-acclaimed and New York Times-bestselling author of On Such a Full Sea and My Year Abroad.In Native Speaker, author Chang-rae Lee introduces readers to Henry Park. Park has spent his entire life trying to become a tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
sad 34%
tense 31%
mysterious 24%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Death, InfidelityMinor
Gun violence, Violence, Murder