368 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101660034
Format: Digital
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 655 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 40%
challenging 36%
sad 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Death, InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gun violence
368 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101660034
Format: Digital
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 655 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 40%
challenging 36%
sad 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Death, InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gun violence