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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801105323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 672
Dive into an enthralling narrative with this brilliant debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of Pachinko. This captivating story follows Casey Han, a recent Princeton graduate whose life radiates privilege yet is shadowed by the complexities of self-discovery. Born to hardworking Korean immigrants, Casey seems to navigate the upper echelons of New York society with ease — yet beneath the surface lies a whirlwind of ambition and the struggles of identity.
As a graduate with a nuanced understanding of economics and a knack for golf, Casey's story unfolds against a vibrant backdrop filled with societal contrasts. Her journey showcases the challenges faced by the children of immigrants in bridging generational divides often measured in oceans. This novel explores the fundamental crisis of identity, ambition, and expectation with profound insight.
Readers have found this book 'ambitious, accomplished, and engrossing,' making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the immigrant experience and the nuances of modern life. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction and those who appreciate a rich storyline intertwined with cultural reflections.
Get your copy now for fast shipping — your entry into a groundbreaking narrative awaits!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801105323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 672
Description:
The brilliant debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of Pachinko.
'Ambitious, accomplished, engrossing... As easy to devour as a nineteenth-century romance' NEW YORK TIMES.
Casey Han's years at Princeton have given her a refined diction, an enviable golf handicap, a popular white boyfriend and a degree in economics. But no job, and a number of bad habits.
The elder daughter of working-class Korean immigrants, Casey inhabits a New York a world away from that of her parents. As Casey navigates an uneven course of small triumphs and spectacular failures, a clash of values and ambitions plays out against the colourful backdrop of New York society, its many shades and divides.
'Explores the most fundamental crisis of immigrants' children- how to bridge a generation gap so wide it is measured in oceans' Observer.
'A remarkable writer' The Times.
ISBN: 9781801105323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 672
Dive into an enthralling narrative with this brilliant debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of Pachinko. This captivating story follows Casey Han, a recent Princeton graduate whose life radiates privilege yet is shadowed by the complexities of self-discovery. Born to hardworking Korean immigrants, Casey seems to navigate the upper echelons of New York society with ease — yet beneath the surface lies a whirlwind of ambition and the struggles of identity.
As a graduate with a nuanced understanding of economics and a knack for golf, Casey's story unfolds against a vibrant backdrop filled with societal contrasts. Her journey showcases the challenges faced by the children of immigrants in bridging generational divides often measured in oceans. This novel explores the fundamental crisis of identity, ambition, and expectation with profound insight.
Readers have found this book 'ambitious, accomplished, and engrossing,' making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the immigrant experience and the nuances of modern life. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction and those who appreciate a rich storyline intertwined with cultural reflections.
Get your copy now for fast shipping — your entry into a groundbreaking narrative awaits!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801105323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 672
Description:
The brilliant debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of Pachinko.
'Ambitious, accomplished, engrossing... As easy to devour as a nineteenth-century romance' NEW YORK TIMES.
Casey Han's years at Princeton have given her a refined diction, an enviable golf handicap, a popular white boyfriend and a degree in economics. But no job, and a number of bad habits.
The elder daughter of working-class Korean immigrants, Casey inhabits a New York a world away from that of her parents. As Casey navigates an uneven course of small triumphs and spectacular failures, a clash of values and ambitions plays out against the colourful backdrop of New York society, its many shades and divides.
'Explores the most fundamental crisis of immigrants' children- how to bridge a generation gap so wide it is measured in oceans' Observer.
'A remarkable writer' The Times.