This is the story of two sisters born to Chinese immigrant parents. The older sister, Sylvie Lee, is sent to the Netherlands to live with her relatives when the parents simply can't afford the lifestyle they would like to give her. Sylvie's ties to Amsterdam after returning to her parents and sister are strong. She has a seemingly successful career and marriage in New York, so her disappearance is puzzling. When Sylvie goes missing, the younger sister, Amy, immediately flies to Amsterdam to uncover any evidence and finds strange relationships that revolved around Sylvie. Kwok's book are very informative about the Chinese experience in America and abroad.
I enjoyed Girl in Translation more than this book. I felt it could have been shorter, and I did weary of all the rabbit holes we went down to discover what happened to Sylvie.
I enjoyed Girl in Translation more than this book. I felt it could have been shorter, and I did weary of all the rabbit holes we went down to discover what happened to Sylvie.
Well written and good story but the ending was ultimately sad.
