Many thanks to NetGalley and Mariner Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful debut story collection by Te-Ping Chen - 5 stars!
These short stories are beautifully written, each different but all exploring Chinese culture, government, history and people's desire to move forward in their lives. Some are full of magical realism, some are more stark, but all speak of human desire and resilience. We learn of the culture and beauty of China as well as how Chinese people incorporate into American lives.
I read these stories one at a time, pausing in between. I had so many favorites - Land of Big Numbers, New Fruit and Gubeikou Spirit were probably at the top. Each story feels complete in thought yet leaves you wanting to know more. These characters will stick with you and the poetic writing leaves me anxiously awaiting more from this author!
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