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Typical American
Typical American
Author: Gish Jen
A trio of young Chinese immigrants slowly transform into everything they once despised in the "typical American" as they set out after their dreams and create their own suburban paradise.
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ISBN-13: 9780395546895
ISBN-10: 0395546893
Publication Date: 3/22/1991
Pages: 296
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2 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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haunting portrait of struggles of an immigrant in america; great writing. I loved it.
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I love reading books about people from other cultures; this one fits that need! It's interesting to see how the characters interact, make choices, and behave so differently that I ever would.
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