paigereitz 's review for:

Typical American by Gish Jen
3.5
informative reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was an interesting read. Not necessarily my usual fair, and at times was challenging to stay engaged in the writing style, but I am glad I stuck with it. It's a good exploration of Chinese immigrants in America in the 1940s-1950s.