I love Gish Jen's fiction. This, her first novel, tells the story of Yifeng/Ralph Chang's immigration to the United States and the establishment of his life and family there. Jen's voice is utterly compelling—sharp, witty, observant, and so funny. I'm teaching this novel currently in an Introduction to Asian American Literature course, and it's been a real treat to dive back in.

RELEASE NOTES:

In the crates of books going downtown as I pack to move to Arkansas!