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American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
Ratings:
Stars: 3/5
Readability: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Recommend: No
Summary:
Jin moves to a new place, where he is only one of three Chinese students. As his differences are used against him, he begins to fall in love with a girl nothing like him. While his story is being told, another story of Danny and his Chinese cousin (who is a combination of all of the worst Chinese stereotypes). Simultaneously, the story of a monkey king/deity and his life is told.
What I Liked:
I may be Chinese, but I have never been in tune with any of Chinese culture/media EXCEPT for the story about the monkey king. Up until the end, it was the best part of this book.
What I Didn't Like:
I have no idea what happened at the end. I honestly didn't expect all three stories to blend together. I understand there is a connection with Jin-Danny being assimilated into American society, but other than that, I didn't expect that ending.
Overall:
It was okay, some parts were better than others.
Stars: 3/5
Readability: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Recommend: No
Summary:
Jin moves to a new place, where he is only one of three Chinese students. As his differences are used against him, he begins to fall in love with a girl nothing like him. While his story is being told, another story of Danny and his Chinese cousin (who is a combination of all of the worst Chinese stereotypes). Simultaneously, the story of a monkey king/deity and his life is told.
What I Liked:
I may be Chinese, but I have never been in tune with any of Chinese culture/media EXCEPT for the story about the monkey king. Up until the end, it was the best part of this book.
What I Didn't Like:
I have no idea what happened at the end. I honestly didn't expect all three stories to blend together. I understand there is a connection with Jin-Danny being assimilated into American society, but other than that, I didn't expect that ending.
Overall:
It was okay, some parts were better than others.