320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
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Language: English
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Gish Jen's second novel is populated by characters who "switch" ethnicity almost as if they were changing their hairstyles. The main character, Mona Chang, whose parents were featured in Jen's first effort, Typical American, acts Chinese for her A...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
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320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Gish Jen's second novel is populated by characters who "switch" ethnicity almost as if they were changing their hairstyles. The main character, Mona Chang, whose parents were featured in Jen's first effort, Typical American, acts Chinese for her A...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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