Useful Phrases for Immigrants: Stories by May-lee Chai

Useful Phrases for Immigrants: Stories

Bakwin Award

May-lee Chai

166 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the title story of this timely and innovative collection, a young woman wearing a Prada coat attempts to redeem a coupon for plastic storage bins while her in-laws are at home watching the Chinese news and taking her private phone calls. It is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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